{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Uphaus Early Childhood Center","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9966750,"letterContent":"To our book angel Berkeley, \r\n\r\nYou've helped shape the heart of our school, and our students feel it every day. Your generosity has shaped not only our shelves, but our storytimes, and the way our children see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nThese new books are already bringing so much excitement! The illustrations in The Polar Bear and the Ballerina, Late Today, Broken, Vida, Cat Nap, Papilio, and Let's Be Bees are some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Our art teacher is absolutely delighted by the clever design of Cat Nap, and our students cannot get enough of Kitty-Corn. She and all her book friends are currently starring in our Valentine's Day banner hanging proudly in the library.\r\n\r\nAnd Broken . . . I think it might be my personal favorite book I've discovered this year. We recently read it during storytime, and it was a hit with every class, every grade level. It will definitely be on our Battle of the Books list when we start voting in March for our favorite books that we've read together in the library this year.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just add books to our shelves. You've given us stories that make our students laugh, think, feel seen, and fall in love with reading. You've given them worlds to step into and characters to carry with them.\r\n\r\nThank you, Berkeley, for always believing in our little readers and for cheering on our school with such genuine warmth. We are endlessly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1766273142865,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-stories-for-young-minds/9966750/","projectTitle":"Fresh Stories for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9894713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Holiday Magic on Our Library Shelves to life. Your generosity has filled our library with joyful, festive stories that will be enjoyed year after year. These books were a big hit over the holiday season, sparking excitement, laughter, and cozy moments of connection as our students read about Santa Claws, brave little owls, silly chickens, and the timeless glow of Rudolph's red nose.\r\n\r\nTo our anonymous donor, thank you for choosing to support a project that brings so much happiness to young readers. Your kindness will be felt every time a child pulls one of these books from the shelf and settles in for a magical story.\r\n\r\nAnd to Berkeley, our library angel, thank you for once again lifting up our readers and filling our shelves with wonder. You have brought so many beautiful books into our library, and your continued support means more than I can ever express. Our students feel the impact of your generosity every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you both, our holiday shelves are sparkling with new stories that celebrate kindness, joy, and the magic of the season. Thank you for helping us create a library where every child can find a little holiday wonder waiting just for them.","fullyFundedDate":1764726696798,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-magic-on-our-library-shelves/9894713/","projectTitle":"Holiday Magic on Our Library Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9713359,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing Laughing Our Way to Literacy to life. Your generosity has filled our school library with books that spark giggles, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading. These funny stories are already bringing so much joy to our students!\r\n\r\nHumor is powerful for young learners. Thanks to you, our students now have access to stories full of silly surprises, chaotic animal friendships, mischievous pigeons, and even a vampire snail with attitude. I hope you can imagine the laughter echoing through the library as we share these books together.\r\n\r\nAs the school librarian, I see firsthand how a single joyful reading experience can change a child's relationship with books. Your support has given our students that gift. You've helped us create a space where laughter and literacy grow side by side, and where every child feels excited to turn the page.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our readers, our school, and the power of a good laugh. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758896393985,"projectUrl":"project/laughing-our-way-to-literacy/9713359/","projectTitle":"Laughing Our Way to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9713417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to Power Home Remodeling for fully funding this project and supporting our tiniest readers. Your generosity means the world to our school community. These sturdy, beautiful board books are now part of our school library, where all of our students (from babies to kindergarteners) can enjoy them!\r\n\r\nConcept books about colors, shapes, and opposites are always in high demand for our littlest learners, and this collection is exactly what they need. We read Where's the Leaf Thief in the fall and Bundle Up, Penelope Rex in the winter during library storytime, and both were perfect for the season. I am thrilled to have board book versions that can stand up to lots of love and lots of little hands.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about the board book edition of The Color Monster. It is a favorite among teachers and such a helpful tool for talking about feelings. Our Brown Bear, Brown Bear slide and find book was so loved that it finally wore out, so having a fresh copy feels like a small miracle. The new Your Places books by Mac Barnett are wonderful additions with their beautiful pictures and simple, powerful language that spark curiosity about the world.\r\n\r\nAnd, Grumpy Monkey is practically an honorary member of our school. He helps us learn how to take care of our books at the beginning of the year and pops up in the library all year long in displays and bulletin boards. Our students adore him, and they will be delighted to see him in this new board book.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a library that welcomes every child, no matter how small. Your support gives our youngest learners joyful, safe, and meaningful first experiences with books, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758218520557,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-for-little-hands-sturdy-st/9713417/","projectTitle":"Big Learning for Little Hands: Sturdy Stories for Small Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9768472,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. Your generosity brings a joyful collection of Halloween and fall picture books into our school library, giving our youngest readers stories that make them laugh, feel brave, and celebrate the season in ways that are fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese books will be shared during library read‑alouds, explored in classrooms, and taken home for families to enjoy together. They help us honor both Halloween and Día de los Muertos with stories that are silly, sweet, culturally rich, and just spooky enough to spark excitement. The memories students make with these books will last far beyond October.\r\n\r\nYour support helps our little school create warm, magical reading moments for children and their families. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and the joy you've brought to our community.","fullyFundedDate":1762284460440,"projectUrl":"project/spooktacular-stories-for-little-readers/9768472/","projectTitle":"Spooktacular Stories for Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9546939,"letterContent":"Dear Berkeley and the Montgomery Family Fund,\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly transformed our library into a place where joy and discovery live on every shelf. Time and again, you've given our students the gift of stories that make them laugh, think, and feel seen. Because of you, our shelves are brimming with brand‑new titles that children can't wait to open.\r\n\r\nAlready, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus has been a crowd‑pleaser during storytime, with our mischievous pigeon friend continuing to \"pop up\" around the library and on bulletin boards. The counselor has shared Punch! in her lessons, PK3 teachers are excited to use Fix‑It Familia with their building unit, and PK4 students will soon meet Flat Cat when they study pets. Pig the Pug remains one of our most beloved characters, and we can't wait to dive into You and Me, Anemone together soon.\r\n\r\nThese books (whether silly like Who Ate Steve? and Pig the Pug: Cranky Pug, or heartfelt like Fix‑It Familia and Punch!) are already sparking laughter, kindness, and meaningful conversations. They reflect the everyday experiences of our students while opening doors to new ideas, friendships, and giggles.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this even more special is knowing that you've been with us on this journey across multiple projects. You've helped us build a library collection that is fresh, relevant, and full of charm, and you've shown our children that their love of reading matters. Your ongoing support is not just filling shelves . . . it's shaping memories, nurturing kindness, and inspiring a lifelong love of books.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our readers and for helping them grow. One book, one laugh, one kind moment at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1755131298092,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-new-reads-for-our-library/9546939/","projectTitle":"Fresh New Reads for Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9546622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring this wonderful collection of new picture books into our school library. \r\n\r\nOne of the coolest parts of this project was that the author of We Match! actually came to our school to read his book to all of our students. Thanks to a grant from the Writers League of Texas, we were able to turn your gift into a full-on author visit. It was an amazing experience for our scholars!\r\n\r\nNext we are looking forward to diving into Bored Panda as we start talking about digital literacy and instilling in our kids to look for joy beyond screens. It is the perfect mix of fun and meaningful learning, and we could not have done it without your support. \r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than put books on shelves. It creates moments of joy, connection, and inspiration that ripple through our whole school. We know how much our community is going to enjoy ALL of these books, and we are so grateful you chose to support our library and our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1754843501994,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-off-the-press/9546622/","projectTitle":"Fresh Off the Press!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9490710,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for bringing Libros for Little Learners to life. Because of your generosity, our library has some amazing new and vibrant Spanish and bilingual picture books that reflect the voices, cultures, and imaginations of our students and families.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, Spanish is the language of home, love, and family. Having books available in their home language is more than helpful, it is essential. These stories will help our students feel welcome, understood, and excited about reading. They will see themselves in the characters, and discover new worlds through fresh stories that honor identity, family, and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour gift ensures that our library is not just a place to borrow books, but a place where every child feels seen and valued. You are helping us build an inclusive, joyful space where reading is for everyone, where books truly speak to our students both literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nWe are honored that you chose to support our school, and we are truly blown away by your dedication to helping students and schools thrive. Your generosity inspires us and reminds our community that there are people who believe deeply in the power of education and the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nWe cannot wait to watch our little learners' faces light up as they open these books for the first time. Thank you for believing in the power of stories and for helping us nurture a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1754492706427,"projectUrl":"project/libros-for-little-learners/9490710/","projectTitle":"Libros For Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":7066819,"projectId":9363885,"letterContent":"It was an exciting day in our class when the boxes filled with books arrived! Children could not contain their enthusiasm as we open each package and shared what was inside. \r\nMy students are enjoying the new books you have gifted us and are using them as mentor texts. They are referring to them when they want to copy words and imitate how books are written. The kind of books we received will help us prepare for our upcoming themes; learning about different cultures, artists and various scientific topics. Your generosity, made it possible for my little scholars, to find their culture represented and the motivation to become life long learners.","fullyFundedDate":1754492343815,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fundamental/9363885/","projectTitle":"Reading is FUNdamental!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7066819"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9490836,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your support of our Books That Map to Learning project. Your generosity, matched by the Chesmar Foundation, has filled our hearts and our shelves with beautiful picture books that will inspire curiosity and joyful learning in our Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms!\r\n\r\nOur students explore big ideas through hands-on units that connect to the world around them. Some of our themes/units of study are trees, clothing, balls, and maps. These themes help children make sense of their environment and build foundational skills through play, exploration, and story. Thanks to you, we now have a collection of high-quality books that align directly with these units and bring our curriculum to life!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our little learners thrive. Your gift will ripple through our classrooms all year long and beyond. We cannot wait to read, explore, and grow with these new books.","fullyFundedDate":1753513746742,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-map-to-learning/9490836/","projectTitle":"Books That Map to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9474789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring more joy, laughter, and excitement into our school library. Because of your generosity, our students are diving headfirst into stories they have been waiting for, and we could not be more thrilled.\r\n\r\nWe read Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach for our very first library storytime read aloud this school year, and what a hit it was. The students remembered her from last year, and were instantly hooked. She is a favorite, and now she and Grumpy Monkey are part of our daily reminders about how to treat our \"book babies.\" We say it together with big smiles, \"No monkey business, and no kitty tricks.\" It is silly and fun, but it really works.\r\n\r\nWe have also recently read Take a Breath, Big Red Monster, which has been a wonderful way to talk about big feelings and calming down. And this week Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat has had the whole room buzzing. Pete is always a superstar in our library. \r\n\r\nYour donation brought in a whole collection of sequels and companion books that our students have been dreaming about. These are not just new titles. They are familiar friends coming back for more adventures. Books like The Day the Crayons Made Friends, Norman and the Smell of Adventure, Fluffy McWhiskers Crunchazaur Kaboom, and Pete the Cat's Mars Mission are already sparking curiosity and excitement. And we still have more to explore.\r\n\r\nFor many of our families, getting new books at home is not always possible. That makes our school library such an important place. It is where stories come alive, where characters become companions, and where reading becomes something magical. Your support helps us keep that magic going strong.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us say \"yes\" to the next book. Thank you for keeping the reading spark alive. And thank you for believing in the joy that stories can bring.","fullyFundedDate":1753204014175,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-the-next-book/9474789/","projectTitle":"Hooked On the Next Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"},{"teacherId":4793846,"projectId":9474545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Read, Rave, Repeat project. Your generosity has filled our library with some of the most celebrated picture books of the year, and the excitement among our students is already growing. We are especially honored that this project was funded in part by the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund. To know that our project reminded you of her dedication to children and literacy is deeply moving. Her spirit lives on in every story shared and every child who finds comfort and wonder in reading.\r\n\r\nThese books are already bringing joy to our students. In the World of Whales is full of amazing ocean facts and beautiful pictures that animal lovers will enjoy. Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) is funny and shows how anyone can help the planet. The Bear Out There is a quiet story about friendship and being patient. The Wild Robot on the Island mixes nature and machines in a way that gets kids thinking.\r\n\r\nWalkies: A Dog's Tale is playful and fun, perfect for reading out loud. Little Big Man helps kids feel proud of who they are. Buffalo Fluffalo is silly and sweet, with a message about being kind. Every book in this collection is helping our students grow as readers and as people.\r\n\r\nEach of these books helps our students see themselves as readers and as part of a larger world. For many of them, the library is their main access to high-quality books, and your support ensures that what they find there is truly exceptional.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our little readers discover big ideas. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753106825227,"projectUrl":"project/read-rave-repeat/9474545/","projectTitle":"Read, Rave, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4793846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530746531668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-haywood"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103724","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":278,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - K","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":103724,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Uphaus Early Childhood Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Uphaus Early Childhood Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/austin-independent-school-district/uphaus-early-childhood-center/103724"}