{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Guerrero Thompson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10332805,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our stories come alive! During the first days of Kindergarten, my students eagerly explored the primary journals, art supplies, Play-Doh, colored paper, and other creative materials. For many children, creating was an easy and joyful way to begin expressing themselves, making friends, and feeling at home in their new classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents are already using these materials to draw their ideas, create characters and story scenes, and act out imaginative stories with one another. These experiences build language, fine-motor skills, cooperation, confidence, and a sense of belonging. As we settle into the school year, we will continue turning favorite books and our own ideas into artwork, dramatic play, and stories. Your generosity has given my students more than creative supplies. You have given them the confidence to share their ideas, the freedom to imagine, and the joyful experience of knowing their voices and stories matter. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us begin this school year with creativity, connection, and possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1784160514831,"projectUrl":"project/our-stories-come-alive/10332805/","projectTitle":"Our Stories Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10383392,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make \"Build, Read, Imagine\" part of our first day of school! My Kindergarten students were immediately drawn to the magnetic tiles, math manipulatives, and games. Instead of spending the first day simply learning about our classroom, students were already building, exploring, talking, and imagining together.\r\n\r\nThese materials gave my students a fun, low-pressure way to practice communication, problem-solving, counting, describing, and collaborating while getting comfortable in their new classroom. As the year begins, we will use our STEM Literacy Center to build story settings, retell stories, create characters, and turn our ideas into imaginative play. Your generosity helped make the first day of school a day of discovery, connection, and joyful learning!","fullyFundedDate":1785536843442,"projectUrl":"project/build-read-imagine/10383392/","projectTitle":"Build, Read, Imagine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10332923,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Imagine, Create, Tell!\" possible for my students! On the first day of school, my Kindergarteners were thrilled to discover the Play-Doh, Model Magic, art supplies, primary journals, and creative materials waiting for them. These hands-on resources helped turn those first-day jitters into excitement, curiosity, and smiles.\r\n\r\nStudents immediately began creating, drawing, and sharing their ideas. These materials will continue to help them build confidence, creativity, fine-motor skills, oral language, and early writing skills as they create characters, illustrate their ideas, and tell their stories throughout the year. Thank you for helping make our first days of learning so joyful and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1784395166110,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-create-tell/10332923/","projectTitle":"Imagine, Create, Tell!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10383458,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Read, Wonder, and Discover!\" These new books have brought fresh excitement and meaningful learning into our classroom. Through reading, students are strengthening important skills such as vocabulary development, comprehension, making predictions, asking questions, identifying key details, and making connections between what they read and their own experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and engaging experience. Students listen to stories, explore books independently, discuss characters and ideas with classmates, and share their thoughts and discoveries. The new texts have helped create opportunities for curiosity, imagination, and meaningful conversations. It has been especially rewarding to see students who are still developing confidence as readers become excited to pick up a book and participate in discussions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than just books. You have provided opportunities for them to wonder, discover, learn, and grow as readers. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us build a classroom where a love of reading can flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1784769268608,"projectUrl":"project/read-wonder-and-discover/10383458/","projectTitle":"Read, Wonder, and Discover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10328725,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought more than crayons and classroom supplies into our learning space. It has helped create a classroom where students can read, create, talk, and learn with confidence. Our new books give students opportunities to explore new vocabulary, build background knowledge, strengthen comprehension, make connections, identify characters and key details, and see themselves reflected in stories. We use books to spark conversations, introduce new ideas, model fluent reading, and help students discover that reading is not just something we do for school, but something we do to understand ourselves and the world around us.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and joyful. Students listen to read-alouds, study illustrations for clues, make predictions, turn and talk with classmates, retell what they have learned, and connect stories to their own experiences. Some students who may be hesitant to participate during traditional lessons light up when they find a book that captures their interest. Others eagerly revisit favorite stories, share them with friends, and use what they learn from books in their writing, conversations, and creative work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity is encouraged, every voice matters, and students have the tools to become confident readers and courageous learners. Your support reminds our students that their learning matters and that their community believes in them.","fullyFundedDate":1781727514136,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-courage-community/10328725/","projectTitle":"Crayons, Courage, & Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10317564,"letterContent":"These new books have done more than fill our classroom library. They have opened doors to new ideas, sparked conversations, and helped my students see themselves as readers. The bulletin board borders was a huge hit since they were vibrant and were school supplies themed. \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active. We make predictions, ask questions, make connections, learn new vocabulary, retell and discuss what we read, and use evidence from the text to explain our thinking. These books give students meaningful opportunities to practice comprehension while building background knowledge, language, confidence, and a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nI have especially loved watching students who once hesitated to pick up a book now eagerly browse the new titles, choose books that catch their attention, and share favorite parts with classmates. Our multilingual learners are also using the stories and illustrations to build language and make connections to their own experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students something incredibly valuable: books that invite them to wonder, imagine, learn, and dream. Thank you for helping make reading feel like an adventure worth taking.","fullyFundedDate":1781721367682,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-inspire-dreams-learning/10317564/","projectTitle":"Books to Inspire Dreams & Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10261333,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students. Your generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week has given us tools that make everyday learning more organized, interactive, and joyful. These resources are already making a meaningful difference in how students engage, create, and collaborate.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into a more organized, engaging, and efficient learning space. The laminator and sheets preserve anchor charts, student work, and reusable visuals, making learning durable and interactive. The paper trimmer helps create precise, student-ready materials quickly, while stamps provide instant feedback that motivates learners. The presentation clicker allows smoother, more mobile instruction during lessons, keeping students focused and increasing participation. Grouping sticks, number stickers, and answer buzzers have made collaboration and formative assessment more dynamic and inclusive. Students who are typically quiet are especially excited to participate through the buzzers and interactive grouping tools, building confidence and engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1778261809526,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-appreciation-week-tools-that-te/10261333/","projectTitle":"Teacher Appreciation Week: Tools that Teach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10255151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for making our \"Teacher Appreciation Week: E-O-Y Fun\" project possible. Your support helped transform our end-of-year classroom into a space filled with joy, creativity, and meaningful celebration as students prepared for summer.\r\n\r\nThese materials were used as both enrichment and transition supports during the final days of school. They help maintain engagement, reinforce positive behavior, and provide calming sensory outlets as routines shift toward summer.\r\n\r\nEach item served a purpose: the Inscraft bubble wands encouraged outdoor movement, coordination, and shared play; the Bazooka bubble gum provided a nostalgic, shareable treat that built community and celebration; the mini coloring books with crayons supported creativity, fine motor skills, and quiet focus; the squishies offered sensory regulation and stress relief; and the LED light-up rings created excitement and served as positive reinforcement during wrap-up activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students ended their school year with happiness, memorable experiences, and resources that extend learning and joy into summer.","fullyFundedDate":1778089921164,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-appreciation-week-e-o-y-fun/10255151/","projectTitle":"Teacher Appreciation Week: E-O-Y Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10254895,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project and helping my students prepare for the transition to fourth grade. The Summer Bridge Activities workbooks provide engaging practice in reading comprehension, writing, math, science, and social studies, helping students maintain and strengthen important skills during the summer months. Through these activities, students practice identifying main ideas, building vocabulary, responding to texts, and developing critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom involves discussion, reflection, and making connections to the world around us. Students are excited to continue learning independently over the summer with resources they can use at home. The stationery gift items, including pencils, erasers, stickers, stamps, and cups, added excitement and motivation, making the learning kits feel special. Together, these materials support continued academic growth and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778089921639,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-appreciation-week-leveling-up-t/10254895/","projectTitle":"Teacher Appreciation Week: Leveling up to 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":10061259,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Bright Supplies, Brave Learners project! Your generosity provided my students with essential classroom tools that kept them engaged, organized, and motivated. The markers, crayons, and KleenSlate markers used daily for lessons, creative projects, and interactive practice. The mesh pouches helped students keep materials organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled when they first saw the colorful supplies, scented pencils, and reward stickers. Our activities using the new art materials sparked excitement, creativity, and strong participation. Motivational stickers, eraser caps, decals, and small candy rewards help celebrate effort, positive behavior, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue supporting literacy, math, and collaborative learning projects throughout the year. Thank you for helping my students learn with confidence and enthusiasm!","fullyFundedDate":1776090965112,"projectUrl":"project/bright-supplies-brave-learners/10061259/","projectTitle":"Bright Supplies, Brave Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":9824917,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping create a more organized and supportive learning environment for our 48 third graders. The magnetic file holders, dry-erase sheets, visual timer, laminating sheets, and organizational supplies have made daily routines smoother and more accessible for English language learners, students with disabilities, and children who benefit from additional structure.\r\n\r\nStudents independently locate materials, participate in collaborative lessons, and manage their time more effectively. The visual timer has improved focus during work periods, while organized storage systems reduce distractions and confusion. Your generosity has helped transform frustration into confidence, empowering students to feel successful, capable, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177071594,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-learning-oasis/9824917/","projectTitle":"An Organized Learning Oasis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"},{"teacherId":9061381,"projectId":9745825,"letterContent":"Your support for Listen, Learn, & Succeed has already made a tangible difference in how students access learning every day. With the new headphones students now have the ability to engage with reading passages, assessments, and digital learning tools in a way that is calm, private, and accessible. What used to be a challenge (competing noises, difficulty focusing, or needing repeated instructions), has become a structured, supportive experience where students can independently listen, process, and succeed.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will be integrated into daily literacy stations and assessment preparation in my classroom every year. Students will have access to them during read-aloud testing accommodations, guided listening activities, and independent reading practice to strengthen comprehension and fluency. These tools will help ensure every learner can access grade-level content at their own pace and in their own way, building both skill and confidence for what comes next.","fullyFundedDate":1758988669728,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-succeed/9745825/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, & Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bea Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061381_orig.png?crop=500,500,x702,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780973036718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bea-rice"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105284","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":522,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.4,"schoolId":105284,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Guerrero Thompson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Guerrero Thompson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/austin-independent-school-district/guerrero-thompson-elementary-school/105284"}