{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6341620,"projectId":10088397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. When the snacks arrived, my students were beyond excited to see all the different choices. Their faces lit up with joy, and they couldn't wait to help organize everything. Thanks to you, they are now able to enjoy a small snack during the day, which helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\nThe students especially loved the fun extras like the stickers and snack erasers. Those little surprises made them feel so special and cared for. It truly meant a lot to them to know that people they have never met are thinking about them and supporting their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1770657230731,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-minds/10088397/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341620_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553303449101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341620"},{"teacherId":7741172,"projectId":9327020,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donation. Having a 3D printer in the classroom with Prek students have changed how they view technology. They have become more interested in how things are created and how they can use it daily. For many of them, this is something new that they have never experienced.\r\n The most exciting part about having a 3D printer is that they share their ideas on what they can create. Their imagination has grown tremendously. I am very grateful that I have the opportunity to show my students what wonders technology can do.","fullyFundedDate":1752758445004,"projectUrl":"project/creative-innovators-in-prek/9327020/","projectTitle":"Creative Innovators in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sauceda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7741172_orig.jpg?crop=2154,2154,x334,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648744540829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7741172"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9935263,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness and generosity, our Winter Celebration was truly unforgettable! I used the supplies you provided to reward my students for their hard work during the first semester. The goodies, gifts, and festive decorations helped us transform our library into a warm and joyful space.\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw the gifts, their faces absolutely lit up. They were smiling from ear to ear, proudly holding their surprises. It was such a beautiful moment to watch them feel so appreciated. Many of them don't get surprises like this at school, and your kindness made them feel seen, valued, and special. We hope you enjoy the pictures!\r\n\r\nThank you for always supporting my students and me. We truly appreciate everything you do for us and the way you continually think of us. Your generosity not only brought smiles to their faces but also encouraged them to keep working hard and believing in themselves. We are so grateful for you and hope you are doing well!","fullyFundedDate":1765307787686,"projectUrl":"project/winter-celebration/9935263/","projectTitle":"Winter Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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Our students will be using these books to enrich our classroom reading program and strengthen their love for reading each day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768185684957,"projectUrl":"project/growing-a-love-for-reading/10005053/","projectTitle":"Growing a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341620_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553303449101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341620"},{"teacherId":6341620,"projectId":9997704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the writing supplies you provided for our classroom. The bright, colorful paper immediately caught my students' attention and made them excited to begin their writing projects. They took pride in their work, admiring their writing and feeling confident sharing it with others.\r\nBeing able to draw, color, and decorate their writing has inspired students to be more creative, thoughtful, and motivated. These supplies turned writing into a joyful experience and encouraged students to see themselves as writers.","fullyFundedDate":1769611460410,"projectUrl":"project/writing-that-pops/9997704/","projectTitle":"Writing That Pops!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341620_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553303449101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341620"},{"teacherId":6341620,"projectId":9956319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation of headphones has had a meaningful impact on my students' learning, especially during phonics instruction.\r\n\r\nWith the headphones, my students are more focused and engaged as they practice letter sounds, blending, and reading activities. Being able to clearly hear sounds without distractions has helped them build confidence and stay motivated during lessons. The microphones on the headphones have been especially powerful—my students feel empowered and important when they hear their own voices. This has encouraged them to participate more, take risks, and practice their phonics skills with pride.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students feel supported, confident, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a positive difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1767760156405,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-inspiring-learners/9956319/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds, Inspiring Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341620_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553303449101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341620"},{"teacherId":6341620,"projectId":9956368,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. The dry erase board has had a meaningful impact on both teaching and student learning.\r\nAs a teacher, the dry erase board allows me to give students clear visual examples through anchor charts displayed during lessons. These visuals help model skills step by step and make learning more accessible for all students. Being able to see examples as we learn has increased student engagement, understanding, and confidence.\r\nYour support has helped create a more interactive and effective learning environment where students can reference anchor charts throughout the day. We are truly grateful for the positive difference this resource has made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765944488664,"projectUrl":"project/watch-and-learn/9956368/","projectTitle":"Watch and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341620_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553303449101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341620"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9770342,"letterContent":"With great gratitude and appreciation, I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and generosity in giving to me and my students. My students have been wishing for the Jumbo Tetra Tower game since last school year, so your donation truly made one of their biggest hopes come true. Knowing that there are people out there who care enough to invest in their joy, growth, and motivation means the world to us.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the box arrived, students spotted it in the library and immediately stared with excitement and asked, \"Is that for us?\" and \"When do we get to play?\" The smiles and anticipation were priceless. In the photos, you will see just how much fun they are having at our first reading celebration. The laughter, teamwork, and pure joy are exactly what I hoped this game would bring. This would not have been possible without your support, so it truly means everything.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and supporitng our school community. Your kindness has helped create a space where kids feel celebrated for their reading accomplishments. I hope you continue to support us. We appreciate you more than words can express. Much love & respect!","fullyFundedDate":1759933546661,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-celebrate-reading/9770342/","projectTitle":"Help Us Celebrate Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9442266,"letterContent":"My students and I send a huge THANK YOU for supporting us with a donation of basic supplies. Our library is feeling brighter, cleaner, and more welcoming. Because of your generous support, we were able to stock up on the essential supplies that keep our shared space running smoothly. These items have already made a big difference in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and creative environment for every one of our 520 students. \r\n\r\nFrom coloring projects to hands-on lessons to keeping our tables and shelves clean and ready for the next group, your kindness touches every corner of our library each day. The students love walking into a space that feels cared for, and that's because of you. In the pictures, you will see my students smiling and some of their creative skills! We hope you enjoy them. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us start the year off strong and for showing our students that their learning space matters. We're so grateful and appreciate you. We hope you continue to follow our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1752172865311,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-clean-stocked-and-rea/9442266/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Clean, Stocked, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9351232,"letterContent":"My students and I send a huge THANK YOU for your continued support! By supporting our project, you put many needed books in our children's hands. We are forever grateful for your support. This was another special book project and a much-needed one for our Spanish section.\r\n\r\nIt's a new school year with new books, and the kids' enthusiasm speaks volumes. With everything going on in the world, it is important to provide my students with titles that will inspire them and that they choose themselves. I always try my best to get them the books they have chosen because it makes them super happy, and that makes me happy! A lovely donor said it best, \"Feed them what they want to eat.\"\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you will see some of my students very excited to receive new books! They are smiling from ear to ear because of your kindness and generosity! Every time a box arrives with books, I make sure to show it to every class throughout the week. They love it when the books come straight out of the box! Hearing them say, \"Yay\" and \"Wow\" will never get old. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I'm so grateful for the joy, curiosity, and learning these books are already sparking. Thank you again for helping me cultivate a love of reading. Much love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1748020504456,"projectUrl":"project/student-spanish-chosen-books/9351232/","projectTitle":"Student Spanish Chosen Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9410966,"letterContent":"My students and I send a huge THANK YOU for supporting us! By supporting our project, you put so many needed books in our children's hands. We are forever grateful for your support! This was another special book project and a much-needed one for our Spanish section.\r\n\r\nIt's a new school year with new books, and the kids' enthusiasm speaks volumes. With everything going on in the world, it is important to provide my students with titles that will inspire them and that they choose themselves. I always try my best to get them the books they have chosen because it makes them super happy, and that makes me happy! A lovely donor said it best, \"Feed them what they want to eat.\"\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you will see some of my students very excited to receive new books! They are smiling from ear to ear because of your kindness and generosity! Every time a box arrives with books, I make sure to show it to every class throughout the week. They love it when the books come straight out of the box! Hearing them say, \"Yay\" and \"Wow\" will never get old. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I'm so grateful for the joy, curiosity, and learning these books are already sparking. Thank you again for helping me cultivate a love of reading. Much love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1756616422189,"projectUrl":"project/student-spanish-chosen-books-part-2/9410966/","projectTitle":"Student Spanish Chosen Books! Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9465755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous support of my project! I'm incredibly excited to bring storytelling and creativity together in a meaningful way for my students. Your contribution has made it possible for us to turn the library into a space where imagination, empathy, and learning come to life. Knowing that people like you believe in this vision means the world to me.\r\n\r\nWith the LEGO supplies and carefully chosen books, students will not only explore their creativity, but also learn how to express who they are and understand the stories of those around them. 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