{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Graham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9180863,"projectId":9683256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, STEM + Creativity + Entrepreneurship for My SPED Students. My students were so excited when they saw the new materials for the first time. They were curious, engaged, and ready to explore. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they began using the resources in hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials to help students build, create, solve problems, and share their ideas in meaningful ways. One special moment was watching my students work together to create their own small projects and feel proud of what they made. These resources are giving them opportunities to practice important academic, social, and life skills in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials in STEM lessons and creative projects that encourage independence, teamwork, and critical thinking. Your generosity is helping my students feel successful, capable, and inspired to learn. Thank you for making such a big difference in their classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1766007088421,"projectUrl":"project/stem-creativity-entrepreneurship-for/9683256/","projectTitle":"STEM + Creativity + Entrepreneurship for My SPED Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. lopez mondejar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704894715064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180863"},{"teacherId":9180863,"projectId":9630617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Fueling Little Minds With Healthy Snacks. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students were very excited when they first saw the snacks, and they felt special knowing that people cared about their well-being and learning.\r\n\r\nWe use these snacks throughout the school day to help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Having healthy snacks available has helped create a more positive learning environment because students can concentrate better and participate more during lessons and group activities. A simple snack can truly make a big difference in a child's day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning together, these snacks will help support my students during reading, writing, and small group instruction. Your kindness is helping my students feel cared for, comfortable, and prepared to do their best each day. Thank you again for investing in my little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758218766338,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-with-healthy-snacks/9630617/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds With Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. lopez mondejar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704894715064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180863"},{"teacherId":9180863,"projectId":9630213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with furniture and materials. When my students first saw everything, they were so excited and happy. Their faces lit up, and they could not wait to use the new space and resources.\r\n\r\nThese new items have helped create a classroom that feels warm, comfortable, and like home. This has made a big difference for my students by helping them feel safe, calm, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these materials every day during lessons and group activities. Our next step is to keep building a learning space where students can grow in confidence, enjoy coming to school, and feel supported in every part of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758744851138,"projectUrl":"project/from-empty-room-to-learning-haven-suppo/9630213/","projectTitle":"From Empty Room to Learning Haven: Support Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. lopez mondejar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704894715064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180863"},{"teacherId":9180863,"projectId":9508112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. My students were very excited when they first saw the new materials. They smiled, asked questions, and could not wait to use them. The new resources are helping my students stay engaged and giving them more hands-on ways to learn. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they use these materials during lessons and small group activities.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every day to support learning in reading, writing, and other classroom projects. One special moment was seeing my students so focused and happy while working together and using the materials independently. Your kindness has made a big difference in our classroom. As we continue our lessons, these resources will help my students practice important skills, build independence, and enjoy learning even more. Thank you again for making this possible for my students.\r\n\r\nHere is an even simpler version:\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom. My students were so happy and excited when they saw the new materials. They were ready to use them right away. These resources are helping my students learn, stay focused, and enjoy their work.\r\n\r\nWe use the materials during class lessons and small group learning every day. My students love having new tools that help them practice and grow. Because of your support, they are building skills and feeling more confident. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI can also make this sound more warm, more professional, or more specific to bilingual/SPED students.","fullyFundedDate":1758925376765,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-build-a-brighter-future-for-lit/9508112/","projectTitle":"Books to Build a Brighter Future for little Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. lopez mondejar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704894715064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180863"},{"teacherId":10111449,"projectId":9534268,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the learning games on this rainy indoor recess time. Also, my students are enjoying the alternative seating. It's been great for my students who struggle to sit still. 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My kindergarten students are using the new hands-on materials during center time to build foundational skills in reading, writing, counting, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stood out was during literacy centers last week. A student who began the year recognizing only a few letters sat down with a decodable reader and independently read an entire book aloud to a partner. The confidence on their face was priceless! The structured center activities have helped my students build fluency, strengthen comprehension, and develop independence.\r\n\r\nIn math centers, students are using manipulatives and games to practice counting, composing numbers, and solving simple addition problems. They are collaborating, explaining their thinking, and taking ownership of their learning in ways I had only hoped for at the beginning of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1766007090346,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-organized-centers/9866922/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Organized Centers for Reading and Math Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8637340_orig.jpg?crop=1350,1350,x473,y1018&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661478193484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8637340"},{"teacherId":7877562,"projectId":9951419,"letterContent":"Because of you, our Pre-K classroom is buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning.\r\n\r\nThe new puzzles and math games are strengthening early problem-solving skills, number recognition, and critical thinking. My students beam with pride as they complete a puzzle independently or count their way to a win during math center time. These hands-on experiences are building the foundation for lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nOur expanded block center — with new blocks, magnetic blocks, and wooden building materials — has completely transformed how students collaborate and create. They are designing towers, homes, and imaginative structures while developing spatial awareness, teamwork, and perseverance. The magnet blocks, especially, have sparked engineering conversations I never expected to hear from four-year-olds!\r\n\r\nThe magnet letters have brought literacy to life. Students eagerly build their names, create simple words, and explore letter sounds in a tactile, meaningful way. What once felt abstract now feels exciting and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is doing far more than supplying materials. You are nurturing confidence, independence, language development, and a love of learning at a critical early stage.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our youngest learners and helping them build bright futures — one block, one puzzle, and one word at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1767823126722,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-build-it-stem-it/9951419/","projectTitle":"Think it! Build it! STEM it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7877562_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712765795814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suarez-super-stars"},{"teacherId":7877562,"projectId":9705090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of educational toys for my pre-kindergarten classroom. Because of your support through DonorsChoose, my students now have engaging, hands-on materials in our science and math centers that are making a meaningful difference in their learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe new toys have transformed our centers into exciting spaces for exploration and discovery. My students are using these materials to practice counting, sorting, problem-solving, measuring, and early scientific inquiry through play. They are building foundational math and science skills while also developing important social skills such as collaboration, communication, and persistence.\r\n\r\nI have already seen increased engagement and enthusiasm during center time. Students are eager to explore, ask questions, and explain their thinking, and they are gaining confidence as learners. These materials are especially impactful for my young learners because they make abstract concepts concrete and accessible at a developmentally appropriate level.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a richer, more joyful learning environment for my class, and it will continue to benefit students for years to come. Thank you for believing in my students and for investing in their curiosity and love of learning.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation","fullyFundedDate":1764778460183,"projectUrl":"project/centers-galore/9705090/","projectTitle":"Centers Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7877562_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712765795814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suarez-super-stars"},{"teacherId":8995027,"projectId":9967183,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my classroom and others. Your kindness and contributions have made a meaningful difference in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for my students. Your support helps provide essential resources and opportunities that enhance their educational experience. I truly appreciate your commitment to supporting education and empowering students to succeed. Thank you again for your generosity and for making a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1769177076168,"projectUrl":"project/ready-get-set-read/9967183/","projectTitle":"Ready, Get Set, Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8995027_orig.png?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680012872265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbyrd2nd"},{"teacherId":4197842,"projectId":9818005,"letterContent":"Thank you for the basic supplies that you funded for my students. I know that it was a random list, but each one tied to an activity in which we used is a specific way. My students love to draw, but often the markers dry up or there are enough to go around!\r\nThe books that you supplied, were specific because I teach social behavior skills and these books target some of those skills. I often pull vocabulary from a read-aloud and that is one of the activities that the students used the foam letters with. The counters we use for math activities and the crayons are for drawings of the different lesson that we have. \r\nThank you especially for the post-it notes! I need them for reminders for myself!","fullyFundedDate":1769177071011,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies-needed/9818005/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4197842_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513391331643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4197842"},{"teacherId":9591332,"projectId":9953073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks and the Hooked on Phonics materials for my 2nd grade Dual Language students. Your support is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. The snacks help keep students focused and ready to learn, and the phonics resources have been a wonderful boost to their reading confidence.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to see how proud they feel when they master new sounds and words, and your kindness has played a big part in that growth. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and for investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1765595760738,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence/9953073/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9591332_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721316364027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sayuri-byrd"},{"teacherId":10090976,"projectId":9969261,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my classroom project. Today, students used them for the first time in small groups, practicing essential skills like letter and number formation, spacing, left to right directionality, and fine motor development.\r\nThe books clear examples and simple visuals helped students stay focused and successful. Students were excited to share their work and continue practicing. Your generosity is already building confidence and a love of writing. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766420859751,"projectUrl":"project/writing-skills/9969261/","projectTitle":"Writing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Summer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090976_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754952221906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090976"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16605","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":484,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.4,"schoolId":16605,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Graham Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Graham Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/austin-independent-school-district/graham-elementary-school/16605"}