{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles R Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10192698,"projectId":10494217,"letterContent":"Our lap desks, teacher table stools, and classroom headsets have helped create a more flexible, engaging learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe lap desks have been an absolute favorite! ❤️ My students love using them as an alternative workspace, and they have quickly become a special classroom reward. They also provide us with extra seating options, which is especially helpful when students want a change of learning space or need a more comfortable spot to work.\r\n\r\nThe teacher table stools have made small-group math instruction more comfortable and inviting, while the headsets help students stay focused during digital math activities and independent practice.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these tools have given my students more choice, comfort, and excitement about learning math. Seeing their enthusiasm and engagement makes such a difference! \r\n\r\nSometimes the smallest classroom additions can make the biggest difference! 🍎","fullyFundedDate":1788464823328,"projectUrl":"project/sit-listen-learn-helping-our-3rd-gra/10494217/","projectTitle":"Sit, Listen & Learn: Helping Our 3rd Graders Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10192698_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755748562047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192698"},{"teacherId":10192698,"projectId":10300382,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my third-grade students through these Title I resources. The supplies provided have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom and have allowed me to give my students the materials they need to be successful in math. From paper and ink for creating differentiated practice and learning activities to folders and dry-erase markers that help students stay organized and actively participate, these resources have helped make learning more accessible and engaging for every student.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on materials, such as the magnetic elapsed-time set, crayons, and markers, have given my students opportunities to learn mathematics in ways that are meaningful and interactive. My students especially enjoy being able to show their mathematical thinking, practice new skills, and learn through hands-on activities. The classroom incentives, stickers, fidget toys, and small prizes have also been a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work, encourage perseverance, and recognize students for making positive choices and putting forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped me create a classroom where my students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. As a Title I teacher, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to provide additional resources and experiences that may not otherwise be available to my students. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me provide them with the tools, encouragement, and positive learning environment they deserve. Your support is making a real difference in their confidence, engagement, and growth as mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1788464822145,"projectUrl":"project/your-support-real-impact/10300382/","projectTitle":"Your Support = Real Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10192698_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755748562047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192698"},{"teacherId":9754268,"projectId":10514163,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! The goggles have been especially popular during our matter and mixture investigations. Students are able to explore science in a more hands on way, making observations and investigating different materials while feeling like real scientists.\r\n\r\n Another favorite part of our day is gathering together on the carpet for accelerated instruction and whole-group science lessons. The students love sitting on the carpet, and it has created a comfortable space where they can learn, share their ideas, and participate together. Seeing their excitement when they first saw the new materials was such a special moment. They were eager to get started and couldn't wait to use them!\r\n\r\n As we continue our current science lessons, students will build on what they have learned about matter and mixtures through additional investigations, discussions, and hands on activities. These resources are helping make science engaging and memorable while giving every student an opportunity to participate and learn together. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788459819082,"projectUrl":"project/our-next-chapter-a-classroom-stem-lab-t/10514163/","projectTitle":"Our Next Chapter: A Classroom STEM Lab Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camaal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754268_orig.jpg?crop=1157,1157,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726596600703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754268"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":10576566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set, paper cutter, and Bissell floor cleaner! Each of these items will serve an important purpose in my first-grade classroom and help me create a more effective, organized, and welcoming learning environment for my students. \r\n\r\nThe hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set is especially valuable because phonics is such an important part of first grade. My students are learning how to identify sounds, blend sounds together, build words, and apply their phonics skills when reading and writing. Having hands-on materials for small-group instruction allows me to give students opportunities to practice these skills in an interactive way. Instead of simply listening to a lesson, students can manipulate letters, build words, and work through activities that reinforce what they are learning. \r\n\r\nThe paper cutter will also make a big difference in my classroom. I use many materials throughout the year, including task cards, small-group activities, student practice pages, learning games, and take-home reading materials. Being able to quickly and neatly cut materials will save valuable preparation time and allow me to create resources that are ready for my students to use. It will also help me prepare materials for individual students and small groups more efficiently. \r\n\r\nThe Bissell floor cleaner may not be an academic resource, but it is just as important to our classroom environment. First graders spend a great deal of time working on the floor during centers, small groups, read-alouds, and hands-on activities. Keeping our classroom floor clean helps provide my students with a cleaner and more comfortable space to learn and play. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful that your donation supports both the learning that happens in our classroom and the environment where that learning takes place. These resources will be used regularly and will benefit my students throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of my first graders and for helping me provide them with the tools they need to learn, practice, and succeed. Your generosity makes it possible for me to give my students meaningful hands-on learning experiences while also maintaining a classroom where they can feel comfortable and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1788877232321,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-joy-of-reading/10576566/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":10604671,"letterContent":"The biggest advantage of having this printer in my classroom is being able to print task cards in color. My first graders are much more engaged when their learning materials are colorful, inviting, and easy to follow. Task cards are a wonderful way to give students opportunities to practice skills independently, with partners, or in small groups. Being able to print them in color will make these activities more appealing and help bring our lessons to life. \r\n\r\nI can use colorful task cards for phonics, CVC words, sight words, reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and math. Instead of students completing the same type of worksheet over and over, they can move around the classroom, work with partners, and practice skills using different task cards. This gives them an opportunity to learn while being active and engaged. \r\n\r\nThe printer will also allow me to create materials that match the specific needs of my students. First graders learn at different rates, so being able to quickly print additional practice or enrichment activities is extremely helpful. If a student needs more practice with letter sounds or CVC words, I can print materials specifically for that skill. If another student is ready for a challenge, I can provide activities that extend their learning. \r\n\r\nColor printing will also help me create visual resources for my classroom, including phonics activities, math games, writing prompts, reading activities, classroom signs, and learning centers. Young children benefit from materials that are visually appealing, and color can help them identify information and stay focused on the task. \r\n\r\nI am especially excited about using the printer during small-group instruction. I can prepare colorful activities for my reading, phonics, and math groups and adjust them as students' skills develop. This allows me to make our learning activities more purposeful and engaging. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving me a resource that will be used throughout the school year. Your generosity is helping me provide my students with learning materials that are not only educational but also exciting and engaging. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, thank you for investing in my first graders. Your donation will help me create colorful, hands-on learning experiences that encourage my students to participate, practice, and grow. I am truly grateful for your support and for the many ways this printer will benefit our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1788819446919,"projectUrl":"project/print-learn-grow/10604671/","projectTitle":"Print, Learn, Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":10518124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my first-grade classroom! Your support has provided my students with materials that make our classroom more organized, engaging, and exciting. Each item may serve a different purpose, but together they are helping create a classroom where my students can learn, practice, and feel proud of their accomplishments. \r\n\r\nThe Dumb Dumbs and Twizzlers are a fun treat and reward that my students can earn for positive behavior, hard work, and reaching classroom goals. First graders love small surprises, and having an occasional treat gives me another way to recognize students when they are making good choices. It is wonderful to see their excitement when they earn a reward and know that their hard work has been noticed. \r\n\r\nThe desk pencil holders are helping keep our classroom organized. First graders are still learning how to take responsibility for their school supplies, and having a designated place for pencils helps them become more independent. Instead of searching around their desks for a pencil, students know exactly where to find and return their supplies. This simple organizational tool helps us spend more time learning and less time looking for materials. \r\n\r\nThe sight word bingo game is an especially helpful learning resource. Sight words are an important part of becoming a fluent reader, and my students need lots of opportunities to practice recognizing them quickly. Turning that practice into a game makes learning more enjoyable. Students can review sight words while playing with their classmates, and they are able to practice the same words repeatedly without feeling like they are simply memorizing a list. \r\n\r\nThe teacher stamps are another wonderful addition to our classroom. I can use them to encourage students, recognize their effort, and celebrate their accomplishments. A simple stamp on a student's paper can make a first grader feel proud of the work they have completed. These little moments of encouragement help motivate students to keep trying, especially when they are working on something challenging. \r\n\r\nThe bookmarks are helping encourage my students to read more often. Each student can use a bookmark to keep their place in a book and take ownership of their reading. Having their own bookmark also makes reading feel special and gives students another reason to look forward to opening a book. We are working to build strong reading habits, and these bookmarks are a small but meaningful part of that process. \r\n\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I know that young children learn best when they are actively engaged and encouraged. The materials you donated support much more than academics. They help my students practice responsibility, organization, positive behavior, reading skills, and independence. \r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of my students and for investing in our classroom. Your generosity allows me to provide resources that make learning more enjoyable and meaningful. Most importantly, your donation reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a positive place where my first graders can learn, grow, and celebrate their accomplishments every day.","fullyFundedDate":1788459819598,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-for-big-effort/10518124/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards for Big Effort!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":10517941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Splat the Cat books and the phonics magnetic kit for my first-grade classroom! Your support is providing my students with engaging hands-on materials that make learning to read and practice phonics skills exciting and meaningful. \r\n\r\nMy first graders are at an important stage in their reading development. They are learning how letters and sounds work together, how to blend sounds to read words, and how to become more confident and independent readers. Having materials that allow them to practice these skills in different ways makes a tremendous difference in their learning. \r\n\r\nThe books you donated give my students valuable opportunities to practice their reading skills with real stories. My students love looking through books, listening to stories, and choosing books that interest them. Books also help build vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and a love of reading. For many of my students, having access to books they can hold, explore, and read independently helps them see themselves as readers. Every page they read is another opportunity to build confidence. \r\n\r\nThe phonics magnetic kit is another wonderful resource for our classroom. My students can use the magnetic letters to practice identifying letter sounds, matching sounds to letters, and building words. They can physically move the letters as they sound out a word and then rearrange them to create a new word. This hands-on practice helps students understand that changing one letter can change the entire word. \r\n\r\nThese materials are especially valuable during small-group instruction and independent practice. I can work with students at their individual reading levels while they use the materials to practice the skills they are currently learning. Students who need additional practice can have repeated opportunities to work with sounds and words, while students who are ready for a challenge can build and read more complex words. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources are helping my students develop confidence. Learning to read can sometimes feel challenging for beginning readers, but having fun materials helps make the process less intimidating. When a student successfully sounds out a word, builds it with magnetic letters, or reads a sentence independently, I get to see that excitement and sense of accomplishment. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my first graders and helping give them the tools they need to become successful readers. Your generosity is making our phonics lessons more engaging, hands-on, and fun. I am truly grateful for your support and for the opportunity to help my students grow as readers, one sound and one word at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1788464822485,"projectUrl":"project/books-at-our-level-books-for-our-growth/10517941/","projectTitle":"Books at Our Level, Books for Our Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":10437322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my first-grade classroom! I am incredibly grateful for your support and for the thoughtful materials you provided for my students. Each item is helping us create a classroom where students can learn, stay engaged, and feel successful. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets have already become a helpful addition to our classroom. They can be used as rewards for students who demonstrate positive behavior, work hard, or meet their classroom goals. They are also helpful sensory tools for students who need something small to keep their hands busy while listening or learning. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters are another wonderful resource for my first graders. We are working hard on phonics and learning how letters represent sounds. Students can use the magnetic letters to practice identifying sounds, building words, and putting letters together to make words. \r\n\r\nThe carpet number spots have also been a great addition to our classroom. First graders are still learning how to manage their personal space, especially during whole-group lessons, read-alouds, and carpet activities. The numbered spots give each student a designated place to sit and help make transitions smoother. \r\n\r\nThe kid-friendly mechanical pencils are helping encourage my students to take pride in their handwriting. First graders are developing their fine-motor skills and learning how important neat, careful writing can be. \r\n\r\nWhat means the most to me is seeing how these materials support the whole child. My students are not only learning academic skills; they are also learning how to focus, manage their behavior, take care of their materials, work independently, and feel proud of their accomplishments. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity is making our classroom a more engaging, supportive, and joyful place to learn. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for the difference you are making in the lives of my first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1788451681186,"projectUrl":"project/learning-that-sticks/10437322/","projectTitle":"Learning That Sticks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":10352884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of writing notebooks for my first-grade students! Your kindness has given my students something that may seem simple but has made a meaningful difference in their classroom experience. Having their own writing notebooks gives them a special place to practice, grow, make mistakes, and see their progress as young writers. \r\n\r\nBefore receiving these notebooks, my students and I were using dry-erase markers on plastic covers for much of our daily practice. While dry-erase practice is wonderful for activities such as practicing math facts, spelling words, letter sounds, and quick responses, it doesn't provide the same experience as writing in a notebook. First graders need opportunities to develop their handwriting, letter formation, spacing, sentence writing, and fine-motor skills through real writing experiences. \r\n\r\nNow, my students have their very own notebooks where they can put their pencils to paper and practice their handwriting every day. They are excited to open their notebooks and begin writing. For many of them, having a notebook that belongs to them makes writing feel more important and meaningful. They can look back at what they have written and see how much they are learning and improving. \r\n\r\nIn first grade, students are making such an important transition from learning letters and sounds to becoming independent writers. They are learning how to form letters correctly, write words, create sentences, use capitalization and punctuation, and express their own thoughts through writing. Every opportunity to practice helps build confidence and strengthens the skills they will use throughout their education. \r\n\r\nI especially love seeing my students take pride in their work. They are learning that writing does not have to be perfect the first time. They can try, erase, rewrite, and keep going. Their notebooks give us a place to celebrate their successes while also helping them understand that mistakes are a natural and important part of learning. \r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped me provide more meaningful writing activities without having to rely so heavily on reusable plastic covers. We can use our notebooks for handwriting practice, journal entries, sentence writing, vocabulary, responses to stories, and creative writing. These notebooks have become an important part of our daily learning routine. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing that they deserve the tools they need to become confident readers and writers. Your generosity reaches far beyond the notebooks themselves. You are helping my students develop skills, confidence, independence, and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1788196692439,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write/10352884/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":2019677,"projectId":8777193,"letterContent":"My students absolutely loved using Nessy. Nessy allowed my students t0 build confidence and work independently. Nessy is interactive and promotes student engagement with bright colors, sound effect, while meeting their need as they follow a learning path that is based on their skill level. \r\n\r\nI have been able to watch my students levels increase as they practiced using nessy because it tracks data as they advance through the skills. Using Nessy provided me with peace of mind as I assessed students because I knew that my other students were actively engaged and practicing skills that would help them grow instead of sitting idle.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in the success of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1733451238126,"projectUrl":"project/the-nessy-approach/8777193/","projectTitle":"The Nessy Approach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2019677_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726246249753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2019677"},{"teacherId":7606349,"projectId":10375685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom! When the packages arrived, my students were so excited to unbox everything and see the new additions to our space. Having these resources has made an immediate difference in our daily learning routine and classroom environment.\r\nThe new standing desk has already transformed how I move through our math lessons, giving me the opportunity to move around our classroom and the ability to help my students stay engaged while working. Meanwhile, the shipping labels have made creating, organizing, and hanging our anchor charts so much easier— allowing us to quickly display key math strategies, place value guides, and problem-solving steps right where students can reference them during independent work. Having a tidy, organized setup keeps our anchor charts easily accessible and clear for every student.\r\nAdditionally, having a vacuum in the room has helped us maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space where everyone feels proud to learn. As we move further into our math units, these tools will continue to support active learning, collaboration, and a smooth daily routine. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and making such a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1788459819364,"projectUrl":"project/adopt-our-classroom/10375685/","projectTitle":"Adopt Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7606349_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783879231880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7606349"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":10166511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful donation of CVC games, books, and word ladders to our special education classroom. These resources have already made such a meaningful difference in our students' reading journeys.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on CVC games are helping students practice letter sounds and blending in a fun and engaging way. The books are giving them opportunities to build confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and experience the joy of reading. The word ladders are helping students develop phonics skills while encouraging them to recognize patterns and make connections between words.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, learning to read can be challenging, so having materials that make practice exciting and accessible is truly invaluable. We are seeing students become more willing to take risks, celebrate their successes, and feel proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just educational materials—you have given our students opportunities to learn, grow, and believe in themselves as readers. 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