{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barrington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10162846,"projectId":9559448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! My students have absolutely loved using the \"fluffy seats\" we call them, to practice independent reading and learning about regulating our emotions with the Emotions Plush toys and SPOT book. \r\n\r\nThe second I saw the donation bar fill up, I told, my then new students, that we were going to be receiving some items that I strongly believed they were going to love. Immediately they were enthusiastic at the wonder and the anticipation of what was to come in the mail. When that day finally came, a minute of pure, child euphoria filled the room when they saw a new carpet be placed in our library. Smiles widened from ear to ear when they saw the colorful fluffy seats come out of the packaging and into view. Endless ideas filled their minds with where they wanted to comfortably read around the classroom. A first of many proud teacher moments were had that day. \r\n\r\nI can't thank y'all enough for your kind generations to my class and to these children!","fullyFundedDate":1755558811895,"projectUrl":"project/reset-regroup-and-lets-read/9559448/","projectTitle":"Reset, Regroup, and Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Grisman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162846"},{"teacherId":10169326,"projectId":9575599,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students were immensely grateful for the new resources. More specifically they love the library, which is were I have the soft rug, cushions, lamp, and, works hanging by the wall with the clothespins. These new materials make the space feel comfortable and inviting and offers a space to that makes reading seem fun. This space is also the peace area, and the resources transformed it from a hard/cold space to a truly peaceful area. \r\n\r\nIn terms of helping the classroom flow, the timer and the broom/dust pan are must-haves. The students love the visual timer and they ask for it specifically whenever it is not being used! The students are also very be independent and, when messes inevitably happen, they want to clean it up by themselves and use the broom to keep our room safe and clean. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, these students now have a new teacher, but they have found comfort in the items you all have helped bring into the classroom. All of the items are for the students and therefore have stayed with the students. They are very thankful for your impact in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1755138690074,"projectUrl":"project/project-kinder/9575599/","projectTitle":"Project Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169326"},{"teacherId":3893878,"projectId":9225343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to our school library! My students and I are beyond grateful, and I'd love to share a little about how your donation is already making a difference.\r\n\r\nThese new books are helping us practice so many important skills—like making connections, asking thoughtful questions, and seeing the world through someone else's eyes. They're also sparking big conversations about kindness, courage, and celebrating differences, which are lessons that reach far beyond the page.\r\n\r\nReading in our library looks different each day. Sometimes we gather together for a read-aloud and pause to share predictions or giggles. Other times, students curl up with a book of their choice during independent reading. No matter the format, the joy is contagious—especially with so many fresh, exciting titles to explore.\r\n\r\nIt's been especially heartwarming to watch certain students connect with these books in powerful ways. One student who rarely showed interest in reading found a book that reminded her of her own family, and now she looks forward to reading time every day. Another student has discovered a love of learning about different cultures and eagerly shares what he's discovered with the class.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought more than just books to our shelves—you've brought joy, confidence, and inspiration into our library. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them stories that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752283221702,"projectUrl":"project/broaden-my-students-world-in-books/9225343/","projectTitle":"Broaden My Students’ World in Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3893878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473783607515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3893878"},{"teacherId":1523804,"projectId":9296990,"letterContent":"When all of our new fun items arrived, our students were beyond happy and couldn't wait to start using them. We were able to use the flexible seating chairs to help facilitate safe boundaries during our activity. The students had so much fun and were able to keep their focus! \r\nThe tent we have used as a \"calming station\" for students to take a break and regulate their emotions. They love using the soft lights and being able to step away from class if they are becoming overwhelmed. This is similar with the swing. We have multiple students with Autism who benefit from this swing as another seating option, reward, or break. This helps them regulate their emotions and helps us have a safe classroom.\r\nThe students love the kinetic sand. We have been using it during reading and math for students to form numbers/letters. This makes their learning fun and engaging. They love and appreciate everything so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746222032631,"projectUrl":"project/safe-space-for-students-with-disabilitie/9296990/","projectTitle":"Safe Space for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1523804_orig.jpg?crop=1062,1062,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745973099067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1523804"},{"teacherId":1523804,"projectId":9283496,"letterContent":"When we first got the delivery of our materials, our students were so excited! They could not wait to open up the boxes and see what was inside. The students were especially excited to unbox the slime and magnetic ball kit.\r\nSince our students have disabilities, the texture squares and slime can help them fidget with something while they pay attention to our lessons. The students also use the texture squares and other items to help regulate their emotions if they need to.\r\nWith the microscope, we are able to do engaging and fun science lessons. We just did a lesson on bugs outside that allowed the students to see the bugs and where they live up close. Our students loved gaining a new perspective and had so much fun looking through the microscope. They are now so excited to learn even more during science class.\r\nOverall, all of our sensory items help with our students engagement throughout our day. Thank you to all the donors!","fullyFundedDate":1746655527901,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-safe-classroom/9283496/","projectTitle":"Sensory Safe Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1523804_orig.jpg?crop=1062,1062,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745973099067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1523804"},{"teacherId":9656380,"projectId":8796779,"letterContent":"I would first like to say \"THANK YOU\" for your support of my students and their learning! We have gotten so much use out of the tabletop partitions being used during our math and reading interventions and small groups. The kids wanted to come to my table just to be able to use them! The mirrors worked so well in helping students better understand why they were mispronouncing words once they saw how their mouths should form certain sounds. \r\n\r\n Although we weren't able to get the colorful book boxes for our library, I was able to get something I've been wanting and that was the large sticky anchor chart paper and the large yellow post-its; I've sent pictures of them being used in math and social studies. We also got individual post-its so they could add to our anchor charts and put their own responses to show their learning. Lastly, another big hit was the chair pockets. These truly were a blessing because they put their folders and library books in them. Their folders were too big for the book boxes, so this was perfect and their reading books were no longer lost among all the clutter. Again, thank you for our cool tools.","fullyFundedDate":1736745919045,"projectUrl":"project/cool-tools-to-stretch-our-reading/8796779/","projectTitle":"Cool Tools to Stretch Our Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656380"},{"teacherId":9720399,"projectId":8845341,"letterContent":"Technology is transforming how my students learn by giving them access to tools supporting language development and engagement. Since a lot of my students don't speak English yet, programs like translation tools, interactive reading apps, and speech-to-text features help them build vocabulary and comprehension at their own pace. Many of them have never used a Chromebook before, so learning essential digital skills—like typing, navigating websites, and using educational platforms—is just as important as learning English. The ability to access online resources, practice reading and writing, and complete interactive assignments makes learning more accessible and engaging for them. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of the new charging cart for my students is the ability to use their Chromebooks consistently. In the past, some students missed out on learning opportunities because their devices weren't charged or available. Now, they know they will always have a working Chromebook, which gives them a sense of independence and excitement about using technology. They love interactive programs where they can hear words pronounced correctly, play learning games, and even see progress as they improve. \r\n\r\nOne student in particular has embraced this new technology with enthusiasm. When he first arrived, he was hesitant to participate in class, but after being introduced to language-learning apps, he quickly became engaged. Now, he eagerly logs in each morning, practicing new words and even helping classmates navigate their devices. This technology has given him—and many others—the confidence to take charge of their learning in ways that wouldn't have been possible without it. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the charging cart, my students and I really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1734808242629,"projectUrl":"project/power-it-up-charging-cart-style/8845341/","projectTitle":"Power It Up! - Charging Cart Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabrales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720399"},{"teacherId":3893878,"projectId":8757913,"letterContent":"Many of you share our love for books, and thanks to your generosity, our library has grown in ways that truly inspire our young readers!\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, we are diving into essential reading skills such as comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. We explore themes, make connections to our own lives, and engage in meaningful discussions that help students not only understand what they read but also appreciate the power of storytelling.\r\n\r\nIn our library, reading is an interactive and joyful experience. Students participate in read-alouds, small group discussions, and independent reading time, fostering both confidence and a love for literature. The excitement of choosing new books has been infectious, and I've seen students eagerly recommending stories to one another.\r\n\r\nOne student, has especially blossomed with these new books. Previously hesitant to read independently, they have now discovered a passion for adventure stories and can't wait to share their thoughts after each chapter. Seeing this transformation has been heartwarming and a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has created moments of wonder, discovery, and a lasting love for reading in our library.","fullyFundedDate":1733849445050,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-m/8757913/","projectTitle":"Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3893878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473783607515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3893878"},{"teacherId":7947779,"projectId":8697384,"letterContent":"The new bean bag in our classroom has quickly become a beloved resource for my students. It's placed in our peace area, providing a calm, inviting space where students can retreat to when they need a break or need to process strong emotions. It's been a helpful tool for emotional regulation, allowing them to settle in and refocus. In addition to emotional support, the bean bag also serves as a cozy reading nook. Students often gravitate toward it when they need a quiet moment to read independently or dive into a story. The comfort it provides has made it an essential part of our daily routine, promoting both emotional well-being and literacy.\r\n\r\nWhen the bean bag first arrived, my students were very excited. Many of them excitedly chose it as their go-to spot for reading or taking a breather during breaks. IT has been wonderful to see how quickly it became a part of their daily classroom life. We plan to use it as a comfortable gathering space for all.","fullyFundedDate":1734643609004,"projectUrl":"project/bean-there-put-the-bag-down/8697384/","projectTitle":"Bean There, Put the Bag Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cepeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7947779_orig.png?crop=725,725,x265,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724465088634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7947779"},{"teacherId":9656380,"projectId":8650776,"letterContent":"We are SO appreciative of the donations you provided for our class. I have seen improvement in their writing by using our \"tall, small, fall\" strategy for printing their letters using the lined whiteboards. They are trying their hardest because the ones with the best handwriting and those with the closest grammatically correct sentences, have the opportunity to use the lined magnetic sentence strips to write and read their sentences to their peers. We then use that time to edit sentences as a whole class.\r\n\r\nMy students also look forward to doing their bi-weekly fluency readings because they can choose which color sentence reading strip they want or can use the colored finger guides. The 1,000 sight word sentence strips are AWESOME! It's no longer a chore to come up with sentences for dictation purposes and I have varied levels of sentences to choose from; these have also made a great center activity for the students to \"test\" each other. The visuals are an added touch...thank you as I have a group that this works perfectly for.\r\n\r\nCan't wait to submit my next projects for math and SEL.","fullyFundedDate":1726689159012,"projectUrl":"project/robust-readers-and-writers-on-the-rise/8650776/","projectTitle":"Robust Readers And Writers On The Rise","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656380"},{"teacherId":7159914,"projectId":8677318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! They truly helped us in the classroom. Once the students saw how I organized the Chromebook cart, it made it much simpler for them to store them. It took a couple of days for them to get the hang of how to store them properly, but they got it. Color coding the cart worked extremely well.\r\nThe snacks were a hit in the prize box. Students were behaving better just to try and get more points to get some snacks they could eat. They were really excited when I initially showed them the additions to the prize box.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donations to our classroom. I would like y'all to know that y'all have our undying gratitude. \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1727102052409,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-techsnacks/8677318/","projectTitle":"Organizing Tech/Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7159914"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17735","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":355,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.6,"schoolId":17735,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barrington Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barrington Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/austin-independent-school-district/barrington-elementary-school/17735"}