{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6341620,"projectId":10191847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new headphones to our classroom! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the way my students learn and grow.\r\nWith these headphones, I will be able to better differentiate instruction based on each student's individual assessment needs. Students will also use the headphones during phonics practice, allowing them to listen carefully, practice sounds, and build important early reading skills at their own pace.\r\nYour support is helping create a more engaging and personalized learning environment for my students. Thank you for investing in their success and helping make learning more exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1778227134377,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn/10191847/","projectTitle":"Hear to 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":6341620,"projectId":10389441,"letterContent":"My students are so excited about their new books and reading incentives!\r\n\r\nThe donations have made a wonderful impact in our classroom by giving students access to engaging books while also providing incentives that motivate them to read and reach their reading goals. Students are excited to choose books, discover new stories, and challenge themselves to read more.\r\n\r\nSeeing their enthusiasm has been incredibly rewarding. The incentives have added an extra layer of excitement and encouragement, helping students see reading as something fun and rewarding.\r\nThese donations are helping our students build confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and develop positive reading habits. Most importantly, they are learning that reading can be an adventure, a celebration, and a source of joy.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every book opens the door to a new adventure. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in the lives of our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1786550403356,"projectUrl":"project/read-grow-celebrate/10389441/","projectTitle":"Read, Grow, Celebrate!","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":10272527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add wonderful new books to our classroom library!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation is making a meaningful impact on my students. Having new and engaging books gives them more opportunities to practice reading, build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThey enjoy choosing books that interest them, sharing stories with their classmates, and discovering new characters and adventures. Your donation is helping turn reading into something they look forward to every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making a lasting impact on their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778783945193,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/10272527/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing 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":6341620,"projectId":10327606,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring new books into our classroom! Your generosity is giving my students the opportunity to discover exciting stories, learn about new ideas, and explore worlds beyond their own.\r\n\r\nEach book you help provide is more than just a book—it is a chance for a child to strengthen their reading skills, use their imagination, and develop a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping fill our classroom with stories, knowledge, and endless possibilities. Because of you, our students can turn the page and begin a new adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1781189915696,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-new-adventures/10327606/","projectTitle":"New Books, New Adventures!","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":10272520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom! Your support has helped us expand our classroom library and provide our students with new and exciting opportunities to read.\r\n\r\nThese books will have a lasting impact on our students by encouraging them to read, use their imaginations, learn about new topics, and develop a love for reading. Having a variety of books available in our classroom gives every student the opportunity to find a story that interests and inspires them.","fullyFundedDate":1779291083959,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-futures/10272520/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Futures!","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":10460997,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom by helping us grow our classroom library and provide reading incentives for our students! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where books are exciting, accessible, and something students look forward to exploring.\r\nWith more books to choose from, our students can discover new stories, explore different interests, and develop a stronger love for reading. The reading incentives also encourage them to set goals, stay motivated, and celebrate their progress.\r\nYour support is helping us build confident, excited, and lifelong readers. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students and their love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1786550403603,"projectUrl":"project/opening-books-opening-worlds/10460997/","projectTitle":"Opening Books, Opening Worlds","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":10058352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a digital clock, visual timer, folders, and stapler to our classroom! These thoughtful supplies will make a wonderful difference in our daily routines.\r\nThe digital clock and visual timer will help us stay on schedule, manage transitions, and know how much time we have for each learning activity. The folders will keep students' homework organized and safely transported between home and school. The stapler will help us put together and decorate the booklets our students create throughout the year.\r\nThank you for helping us stay organized, on time, and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes our classroom a better place","fullyFundedDate":1778314607516,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-fun-organized-and-on-the-ru/10058352/","projectTitle":"First-grade Fun: Organized and On the Run!","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":10191802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom library! Your kindness has helped us add new and exciting stories to our collection and has given our students even more opportunities to discover the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nThese books will continue to make an impact throughout the school year by encouraging students to read, explore new ideas, and develop a love for books. Having a classroom library filled with engaging choices helps create a welcoming environment where students can read for enjoyment and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us build a classroom library that inspires curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1780536655051,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/10191802/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing 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":4575657,"projectId":10190036,"letterContent":"Our end-of-the-year field trip to the aquatic center was an absolute blast! Thanks to my book fair fundraiser, I was able to treat 80 of our students to Chick-fil-A sandwiches for lunch, but your generosity provided the perfect finishing touch with all the delicious snacks and drinks. \r\n\r\nThe kids were so incredibly happy and appreciative when it was lunchtime. Their faces lit up seeing all the treats you provided, and it made them feel like VIPs on their big day out. It was the perfect, sweet reward to celebrate all of their hard work from this past school year, and it truly made the entire trip feel like a massive celebration.\r\n\r\nThis memorable experience wouldn't have been possible without your wonderful continued support. Thank you for stepping up to take care of my students and for helping us send them into summer with such joyful memories. We appreciate you so much! Take care!","fullyFundedDate":1776363872017,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate/10190036/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate!","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":10164684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our \"snack cart\" has become a central hub in our library. It's been a total game-changer for keeping our students focused and happy throughout the day. My book club members, student volunteers, and reading achievers are working hard to earn a treat from the cart. \r\n\r\nWhen the kids first saw the fully stocked snack cart, they were absolutely amazed! Their eyes went wide at the huge variety of snacks, and you could immediately see how special and valued they felt. In the pictures, you will see the snack cart filled and lots of smiles on my students ' faces with their snacks.\r\n\r\nThis wouldn't have been possible without your amazing support. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our space. We'd love for you to stay tuned and continue this journey with us! Much love and respect always.","fullyFundedDate":1774176293730,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-readers-snacks-for-our-school-l/10164684/","projectTitle":"Fueling Readers: Snacks for Our School Library","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":2459157,"projectId":10137653,"letterContent":"Our Pre-K 4 classroom has greatly benefited from the play dough provided through DonorsChoose. What may seem like a simple classroom material has become one of the most valuable learning tools for our young learners.\r\n\r\nPlay dough has helped strengthen our students' fine motor skills, which are essential for developing proper pencil grip and preparing little hands for writing. Through rolling, squeezing, pinching, and shaping the dough, students are building the hand strength they need for future academic success.\r\n\r\nIn addition to physical development, play dough has encouraged creativity, imagination, and social interaction. Students work together to create letters, numbers, animals, and imaginative designs while practicing important skills such as sharing, communication, and problem-solving. It has also become a calming sensory activity that helps students stay engaged and focused throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWe have been able to incorporate play dough into literacy and math lessons by forming letters, building sight words, counting objects, and creating shapes and patterns. These hands-on experiences make learning meaningful, exciting, and developmentally appropriate for our young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is filled with joyful, active learning opportunities every day. Thank you for supporting our students and helping create an environment where children can learn through play, exploration, and creativity. Your kindness truly makes a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778227222506,"projectUrl":"project/squeeze-roll-learn-playdough-fun-in-p/10137653/","projectTitle":"Squeeze, Roll, Learn: Playdough Fun in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laura Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2459157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601774030734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2459157"},{"teacherId":6341620,"projectId":10188728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snacks project. Your contributions made it possible for our students to receive snacks that help keep them energized and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, the students' faces truly lit up with excitement. It was a joyful moment to see their reactions as they opened the packages and realized these were just for them. Your kindness brought smiles and a sense of care to each child.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for making such a meaningful impact on our students' daily experience.","fullyFundedDate":1776705992662,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-fun-for-field-day/10188728/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Fun for Field Day","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8187","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":531,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":8187,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/brownsville-independent-school-district/mary-frank-yturria-elementary-school/8187"}