{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vera Escamilla Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10459989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for recently fully funding \"Fresh Ideas, Young Readers: Curriculum Support for Library Literacy Projects\" on DonorsChoose! I am excited to let you know that, thanks to your help, I was able to create amazing lessons for the first round of rotations while saving time and energy, and that the TeachersPayTeachers gift card to support literacy-focused lessons will impact many Bulldog students for years to come. Special thanks to the Chesmar Foundation for matching donations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1786568366963,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ideas-young-readers-curriculum-s/10459989/","projectTitle":"Fresh Ideas, Young Readers: Curriculum Support for Library Literacy Projects","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":10462818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fully funding \"Pokémon Power-Up: Expanding Our Library of Electrifying Reads\" on DonorsChoose. The first week of the library rotation is complete, and I am pleased to report that all the books are checked out. You helped make more Bulldog readers a reality! Due to a nearby school closing, we received more students, so it is important to expand the collection to accommodate the change. Thank you again for your help! Special thanks to the Chesmar Foundation for matching donations!","fullyFundedDate":1786672790387,"projectUrl":"project/pokmon-power-up-expanding-our-library/10462818/","projectTitle":"Pokémon Power-Up: Expanding Our Library of Electrifying Reads","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":10181382,"projectId":10432132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Lighting the Way to Emotional Wellness.\" Your generosity has helped us create a classroom environment that feels cleaner, calmer, cozier, and more inviting for our bilingual learners.\r\n\r\nThe mini carpet cleaner has helped us keep our reading area fresh and comfortable, creating a welcoming space where students can relax and focus on their books. The aroma diffuser and different scents add another calming element to our classroom, helping create a pleasant atmosphere during reading time. The small USB table lamps have been especially exciting for my students because they allow us to create cozy reading spaces where students can enjoy their books in a warm and inviting environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped transform our reading area into a place where students want to spend time. My bilingual learners are encouraged to choose a book, settle into a comfortable space, and enjoy reading at their own pace. Creating a positive environment is especially important because I want my students to associate reading with comfort, curiosity, and enjoyment rather than simply seeing it as another school task.","fullyFundedDate":1786471878449,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-to-emotional-wellness/10432132/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way to Emotional Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10181382_orig.jpg?crop=1854,1854,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755314582441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181382"},{"teacherId":10181382,"projectId":10422322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Celebrating Growth: Classroom Memories in Motion.\" The digital Wi-Fi photo frame has quickly become a special part of our bilingual classroom. I use it to display meaningful moments of students learning, growing, and enjoying our classroom community: solving math problems, using concrete materials, reading to develop their literacy skills, participating in brain breaks, helping their language buddies, and working together.\r\n\r\nMy students get very excited when they see themselves on the screen! They proudly point out their pictures and share what they were learning. The frame has even become a positive motivator because students are encouraged to stay focused, participate, help others, and do their best in hopes of becoming part of our classroom memories.\r\n\r\nFor my bilingual learners, seeing themselves represented as readers, problem-solvers, helpers, and confident learners strengthens their sense of belonging and reminds them that their effort matters.","fullyFundedDate":1786512201233,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-growth-classroom-memories/10422322/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Growth: Classroom Memories in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10181382_orig.jpg?crop=1854,1854,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755314582441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181382"},{"teacherId":10181382,"projectId":10422152,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought so many smiles to our bilingual classroom and has given me new ways to celebrate my students' progress. The colorful animal, vinyl, and waterproof stickers have become a wonderful motivational tool. I use them to recognize students as they make progress in their reading skills in both English and Spanish, as well as when they demonstrate positive behavior, effort, responsibility, and kindness. My students are so excited to receive a special sticker and love choosing their favorites! The laminating machine and laminating sheets have also made a tremendous difference. I can now create durable reading activities, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, games, multiplication charts and other learning materials that students can use again and again. This is especially helpful in a bilingual classroom, where students benefit from having visual and hands-on resources available throughout the year.\r\n\r\n Thank you for investing in our students and helping me create a classroom where learning, positive behavior, and progress are celebrated. Your generosity has provided much more than stickers and a laminator, it has given my students encouragement, confidence, and lasting learning opportunities. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786466111440,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-smiles-and-lasting-lessons/10422152/","projectTitle":"Stickers, Smiles, and Lasting Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10181382_orig.jpg?crop=1854,1854,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755314582441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181382"},{"teacherId":10181382,"projectId":10379252,"letterContent":"Thank you for you donation. The Epson printer has made a wonderful difference in our bilingual classroom. It helps my students learn by giving me the ability to quickly print colorful vocabulary cards, worksheets, graphic organizers, multiplication charts, and other materials connected to our lessons. For my bilingual learners, these visual resources are especially helpful because they make new vocabulary and academic concepts easier to understand and practice.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing colorful, engaging materials appear in our classroom that are connected to what they are learning. They love having resources they can hold, use, and refer to during their activities.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed that students who benefit from visual and hands-on learning have warmed to this technology. Students who need additional vocabulary or math practice can receive materials right away, allowing them to work at their own pace and build confidence. Having the printer in our classroom is also extremely convenient because I can respond immediately to my students' needs without leaving the room. I am truly grateful to our donors for providing a resource that helps me make learning more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for our bilingual learners!","fullyFundedDate":1785350559581,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-bilingual-learners-bring-learni/10379252/","projectTitle":"Help Our Bilingual Learners Bring Learning to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10181382_orig.jpg?crop=1854,1854,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755314582441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10181382"},{"teacherId":9709658,"projectId":10464023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my amazing 3rd grade students! Your generosity means more to us than words can express.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to materials that help make our classroom more organized, engaging, and welcoming. These resources allow me to create meaningful learning experiences while giving my students the tools they need to stay focused, feel comfortable, and be successful each day.\r\n\r\nMy students are always so excited when new materials arrive, and I love being able to tell them that there are people who believe in them and want to support their education. Your donation is not simply providing classroom supplies—it is helping create opportunities for my students to learn, grow, and build confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1786883636875,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-organized-minds-class/10464023/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Organized Minds: Classroom Storage & Filing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9709658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725145087440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709658"},{"teacherId":9709658,"projectId":10463987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our third-grade classroom! Literacy will continue to be at the heart of everything we do, and your donation of a utility cart and cardstock will make a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom will be more organized, engaging, and prepared for learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create an environment where they will be able to learn, grow, and thrive. Your kindness will help bring learning to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786812982337,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-literacy-success/10463987/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9709658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725145087440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709658"},{"teacherId":9709658,"projectId":10433310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating phones to our classroom! These phones will be a wonderful addition to our literacy activities and will give my third-grade students more opportunities to practice their reading skills in an engaging and interactive way.\r\n\r\nHaving access to technology will allow my students to listen to stories, practice reading fluency, build vocabulary, and use literacy programs that support their individual learning needs. Your generosity is helping make reading more exciting and accessible for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1786388015846,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-literacy-through-listening-an/10433310/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Literacy Through Listening and Speaking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9709658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725145087440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709658"},{"teacherId":9709658,"projectId":10431919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating an iPad to our classroom! This generous gift will make such a difference in our students' daily learning. The iPad will allow my students to practice skills, access engaging learning activities, complete assignments, and explore new ways to learn. Your support helps me create a classroom where students have the tools they need to be successful. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education! We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' education and future! Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1786287408430,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-literacy-skills-with-an-ip/10431919/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Literacy Skills with an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9709658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725145087440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709658"},{"teacherId":9709658,"projectId":10429553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a picture printer for our literacy classroom. This amazing resource is already making a meaningful difference in the way my students learn and engage with reading and writing. Being able to print pictures allows students to visually connect with texts, create storyboards, and enhance their writing with real-world images that spark their creativity and imagination.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having access to visuals strengthens comprehension and helps them better express their ideas. They are now able to bring their stories to life, make deeper connections to what they read, and take pride in their work. This tool also supports differentiated instruction, allowing me to meet the needs of all learners in a more engaging and effective way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have truly impacted our classroom in a powerful way. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1786207649887,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-literacy-to-life-through-photos/10429553/","projectTitle":"Bringing Literacy to Life Through Photos, Art, and Display","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9709658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725145087440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709658"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10446122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, \"Vibrant Pages: Bringing Elementary Literacy Projects to Life!,\" on DonorsChoose! I am excited to share that we were able to get started right away with the materials for our first day of library lessons for new and returning Bulldogs students. The colorful cardstock and paper will help us create and share the wonderful activities we planned for this school year. Special thanks to the Chesmar Foundation for matching our donations! Again, thank you all for bringing smiles to my students' faces!","fullyFundedDate":1786287407134,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-pages-bringing-elementary-liter/10446122/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Pages: Bringing Elementary Literacy Projects to Life!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17348","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":760,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":17348,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vera Escamilla Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vera Escamilla Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/aldine-independent-school-district/vera-elementary-schoolcamilla-interm-school/17348"}