{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Travis Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2207708,"projectId":10285582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project! My students and I use these resources daily, and they have already transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, there was no whiteboard in my office. Now, I use our new whiteboard every single day when teaching my dyslexia groups. The wobble chairs have also been an absolute game-changer, especially for my students with ADHD. They allow students to bounce and wiggle productively while we work. The kids were so excited to try them out the moment I assembled them!\r\n\r\nFor my students with dysgraphia, the slant boards, specialized pencil grips, and grip-strengthening putty have made writing much more accessible. They use these tools during our small group sessions as well as in their general education classrooms. My students with dyslexia have also loved using the colored overlays to help track their place while reading.\r\n\r\nSome of our other favorite resources include the hands-on literacy centers: matching words and sentences to pictures, shaping letters and numbers out of play-doh, and building letter puzzles. Thank you again for giving my students the multisensory tools they need to thrive. I am so excited to see the progress they will make throughout this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1785327414404,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-unique-needs-through-reading-int/10285582/","projectTitle":"Meeting Unique Needs Through Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirkbride","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2207708_orig.jpg?crop=1185,1185,x170,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778600587548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kirkbride"},{"teacherId":5070282,"projectId":10236337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase Storyworks magazine for our fourth-grade classroom. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our students' reading experience.\r\n\r\nStoryworks offers a diverse range of literature that captivates our young readers. From engaging stories to informative articles, it sparks their curiosity and encourages a love for reading. It's wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they explore different genres and topics, all thanks to your kindness.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to enhancing our classroom resources. Your generosity is making a difference in our students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1779927561120,"projectUrl":"project/lets-bring-more-literature-to-our-fourt/10236337/","projectTitle":"Let's Bring More Literature to Our Fourth Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cuellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5070282_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651251297001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5070282"},{"teacherId":4460636,"projectId":10236329,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your thoughtful gift has brought hope and vital resources to our campus at a time when we needed it most.\r\n\r\nWhen our campus recently suffered severe roof damage, our classroom library was directly impacted. Losing those materials was a heartbreaking setback for our students, who rely on the library daily as a place of discovery, comfort, and growth.\r\n\r\nYour donation of new books has allowed us to rebuild what was lost and expand our collection with wonderful, engaging titles. Beyond the physical books, your support has sent a powerful message to our students: that their education matters and that a caring community stands behind them. Thanks to you, our students do not have to feel the sting of that loss when they walk into the classroom—instead, they are greeted with fresh pages and new adventures.\r\n\r\nThank you for turning a challenging situation into an opportunity for our young learners to thrive. Your kindness makes a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1784130757603,"projectUrl":"project/reading-opportunities-to-4th-graders/10236329/","projectTitle":"Reading Opportunities to 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4460636_orig.jpg?crop=507,507,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746039597488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4460636"},{"teacherId":10057715,"projectId":10022185,"letterContent":"The headphones our classroom received have made a huge difference for my students. They help students stay focused, complete their work with fewer distractions, and give some students support when the classroom gets too loud by allowing them to put the headphones on and calm down. In a busy classroom, noise can sometimes make it difficult for students to concentrate, so having headphones has created a calmer and more productive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited to receive them and immediately thought they were \"so cool.\" The students who had never used headphones before were especially excited and eager to try them out. They love being able to use them during independent work and educational programs. It has made learning feel more fun and engaging for them.\r\n\r\nI have also noticed that some students who are easily distracted or struggle to focus have especially benefited from the headphones. They are staying on task longer, participating more confidently, and completing assignments with greater independence. Thank you again :)","fullyFundedDate":1770050744656,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-ears-busy-brains/10022185/","projectTitle":"Quiet Ears, Busy Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057715"},{"teacherId":5070282,"projectId":9879178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to the THES Dual Language program. Because of you, our library shelves are about to get a major upgrade with a high-interest collection of Spanish graphic novels.\r\n\r\nOur students are \"global thinkers in the making,\" and your support acknowledges the incredible effort they put into navigating two languages every day. These graphic novels are more than just entertainment; they are essential tools for:\r\n\r\nAccelerated Comprehension: Using visual scaffolding to turn \"tough vocabulary\" into \"total understanding.\"\r\n\r\nNarrative Fluency: Helping students master complex story structures in Spanish.\r\n\r\nCultural Connection: Ensuring our kids see themselves and their heritage reflected in the pages they read.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the potential of these future bilingual leaders. You aren't just providing books; you're providing the confidence to succeed in two languages.","fullyFundedDate":1763134289809,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-in-spanish-for-dual-langu/9879178/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels in Spanish for Dual Language Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cuellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5070282_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651251297001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5070282"},{"teacherId":4460636,"projectId":9302549,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my classroom, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom literacy library. Thanks to your support, our shelves are now stocked with exciting new reading materials that are already making a visible difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe new additions, especially the Spanish language magazines, are truly indispensable for our students, particularly our second language learners. You perfectly captured why these resources are so essential: they are rich with vibrant graphics and photos that provide critical visual aids. This scaffolding helps learners connect the text to real-world concepts, making complex passages accessible and significantly boosting their reading comprehension.\r\n\r\nThis is more than just a collection of magazines; it's a toolkit for engagement.\r\n\r\nBy offering magazines on diverse, high-interest topics, you've given every student the opportunity to find something that genuinely interests them, which is the first step toward becoming a lifelong reader. Furthermore, these shared texts encourage invaluable classroom interactions where students feel confident enough to share their understanding and discoveries with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the powerful connection between representation, visual support, and literacy success. 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