{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rodriguez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8529139,"projectId":10364143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of art supplies for my PreK classroom. In prek, authentic work and hands on learning is important in order to make learning more meaningful. It also gives students an outlet to fully express themselves by being creative. Having these additional art resources like : glue, paint, construction paper, crayons, cardstock & copy paper help us produce creative, authentic work that the kids and their families can be proud of. \r\nI am so thankful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1784670191280,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists/10364143/","projectTitle":"Little Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715393576056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529139"},{"teacherId":8529139,"projectId":10382032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for my prek classroom. My 4 year old students look forward to having a snack after our nap time. They love the variety of snacks that they have to choose from like: pudding cups, animal crackers, gold fish crackers, popcorn, graham crackers, cereal bars & cheese balls- which is a class favorite! \r\nUnfortunately, some students come from economically disadvantaged households, so having access to food during the school day provides guaranteed nutrition which will help them focus and learn.\r\nI am thankful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1784651449560,"projectUrl":"project/help-feed-our-growing-brains/10382032/","projectTitle":"Help Feed Our Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715393576056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529139"},{"teacherId":8529139,"projectId":10306428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the colored printer for my classroom. Since receiving the printer I have been able to create colorful resources for my classroom like writing activities, math games, beginning of the school year certificates, colorful anchor charts for my students to reference, student lables with their pictures, classroom decor, and colorful monthly newsletters for my families just to name a few. I still have so many other ideas to create with my new printer. Your generous donation will be put to great use!","fullyFundedDate":1779928056116,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-resources-for-my-little-learner/10306428/","projectTitle":"Colorful Resources for My Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715393576056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529139"},{"teacherId":5963454,"projectId":10387733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation of snacks ensures that none of our students go hungry during the school day. Having access to nutritious snacks keeps our kids focused, energized, and ready to learn, removing a major barrier to their success.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to our classroom community. By meeting basic needs, you are creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive and feel cared for. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' well-being throughout this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1787600386285,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-learners-fueled/10387733/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Learners Fueled","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5963454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673310397286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsemorales"},{"teacherId":5963454,"projectId":10328616,"letterContent":"On behalf of our whole class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a new refrigerator to our class. Your thoughtful contribution is far more than just a piece of home equipment; it is a direct investment in the daily comfort, well-being, and hands-on learning experience of our students.\r\n\r\nWhen people think of essential classroom supplies, desks, books, and technology often come to mind. However, access to proper refrigeration plays a surprisingly critical role in a student's school day. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have a reliable, safe place to keep their packed lunches fresh and cold throughout the morning. For many of our families, knowing their children have a cool place to store perishables brings peace of mind and encourages healthier eating habits.\r\n\r\nYour donation unlocks exciting new possibilities right inside the classroom. Science and hands-on exploration thrive on curiosity, and access to a refrigerator opens up a whole new world of fun, interactive experiments. From observing how temperature affects chemical reactions and plant growth to exploring phase changes, biology specimens, and food science experiments, this refrigerator will serve as an active learning tool. It allows our students to step away from their textbooks, test hypotheses in real time, and experience the wonder of scientific discovery firsthand.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has brought tangible excitement to our students. We are deeply touched by your willingness to support our classroom's vision and enhance our learning environment in such a practical, creative, and impactful way. Thank you once again for your incredible kindness, your dedication to our class, and your support of our students' bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1781796609107,"projectUrl":"project/a-refrigerator-for-student-meals-snacks/10328616/","projectTitle":"A Refrigerator for Student Meals, Snacks, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5963454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673310397286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsemorales"},{"teacherId":10162158,"projectId":10132755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a new rug! Your generosity has given my students a comfortable, welcoming space where they can learn, collaborate, and share ideas together.\r\n\r\nWe are using the rug as a special gathering space during our lessons. Whether we are coming together for read-alouds, classroom discussions, morning meetings, or hands-on activities, the rug gives my students a designated place to sit together and participate. One special moment was when we gathered on the rug for a class discussion and students were able to share their ideas with one another while feeling comfortable and connected. It has quickly become a favorite part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new rug, they were so excited! They immediately wanted to sit on it and explore the new space. Their excitement showed me just how meaningful something as simple as a comfortable classroom rug can be. It has helped make our classroom feel even more inviting and has created a space where students look forward to gathering and learning together.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using this space during our current lessons and collaborative activities. As we move forward, students will use the rug to work together, discuss what they are learning, listen to stories, and reflect on their progress. We are excited to continue building a classroom community where every student feels comfortable sharing, participating, and learning from one another.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and our classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1779311786944,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-for-title-1-school/10132755/","projectTitle":"New Rug for Title 1 School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leighninger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162158"},{"teacherId":9684029,"projectId":9435420,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to build communication, confidence, and creativity through hands-on learning experiences every day. They were especially excited to receive the colorful writing boards, which immediately increased engagement and participation during activities. The sensory items have also made a meaningful impact by helping students improve regulation and attention, allowing them to stay more focused and successful during lessons. Moving forward, students will continue using these resources during language, communication, and interactive learning activities to strengthen their skills in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also significantly helped me tailor therapy sessions to be more engaging, interactive, and enjoyable for students. In particular, the wagon has been incredibly helpful for transporting therapy materials to students who are located far from my room. This has allowed for smoother transitions and more efficient sessions, giving students additional time to focus on practicing and meeting their communication goals.","fullyFundedDate":1755690763049,"projectUrl":"project/building-communication-confidence-and/9435420/","projectTitle":"Building Communication, Confidence, and Creativity Through Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9684029"},{"teacherId":8529139,"projectId":10213201,"letterContent":"Hello! Thabk you for sponsoring my classroom with fun incentives for my classroom treasure box! When my students saw me open the package they were so excited and all squealed with glee! They watched me put our new trinkets into the treasure box and were amazed that such nice people like Sonic bought these nice prizes for them I reminded them the rules and expectations on earning these cool prizes. This renewed and motivated them to keep working hard and trying their best!\r\nWe are so thankful for generous companies like Sonic. Not only does Sonic have delicious burgers, but the company has a generous heart! ❤️ Thank You","fullyFundedDate":1778261807979,"projectUrl":"project/fun-classroom-incentives/10213201/","projectTitle":"Fun Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715393576056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529139"},{"teacherId":6880604,"projectId":10127862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the outdoor play equipment for our 4th grade kiddos at Rodriguez Elementary. We all truly appreciate your donation and have been putting the playground equipment to great use! The sports balls have been used for playing sports and the kids are able to work on team work, communication, and problem solving skills. It has helped us to build a stronger classroom community! \r\nAlso! Students have been able to have physical play opportunities that have helped them to concentrate and work harder during class! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1773523384941,"projectUrl":"project/because-play-shouldnt-be-a-privilege/10127862/","projectTitle":"Because Play Shouldn’t Be a Privilege","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6880604_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723207497970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6880604"},{"teacherId":8529139,"projectId":9303991,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of books for my Prek classroom. My students love reading circle time. Here is where I expose the children to different genres and introduce important skills like elements of a story and nonfiction. We love to explore different themes. Authentic text is so important for the children to see and explore. I want to instill a love for reading in my classroom. Without your generosity, I wouldn't be able to provide my students with an array of new books. I am so thankful for your contribution to my PreK classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752506431210,"projectUrl":"project/knowledge-and-adventure-through-literacy/9303991/","projectTitle":"Knowledge and Adventure Through Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715393576056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529139"},{"teacherId":8529139,"projectId":9316887,"letterContent":"My students love the new chalkboards, chalk and erasers and doodle pads. They made a great addition to our writing center. Here, the students practice fine motor, pre writing skills like drawing and letter formation. The children love the variety of writing tools. With all these options, they are very eager to learn and try new things. Your generous donation is helping my students strengthen their fine motor skills and motivates them to want to write! Thank you for your contribution to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746787073658,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers/9316887/","projectTitle":"Little Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8529139_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715393576056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8529139"},{"teacherId":9121482,"projectId":9865712,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have allowed me to create consistent, durable visual supports that are used all throughout our classroom each day. Using the copy paper, velcro, and glue sticks, I've been able to build visual schedules, center icons, bathroom routines, and expectation visuals that help my students understand what to do and what to expect. These supports are especially important for my students with autism, as they rely heavily on visuals to process information, follow routines, and communicate their needs.\r\n\r\nWhen students interact with these visuals, we see more independence and less frustration. Students are beginning to transition between activities more smoothly, follow multi-step routines like bathroom and handwashing with greater success, and engage more appropriately during group activities. As we continue building our classroom routines, these visuals will remain a key tool in helping students communicate, participate, and feel confident in their learning environment. 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