{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George W Truett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4076988,"projectId":8944197,"letterContent":"The love of things STEM inspired my desire to encourage my students to build, innovate, create, and design. STEM is such a wonderful experience for all students. When learners get to make sense of their learning with hands-on, they learn to reframe their thinking, they learn to innovate, and repurpose materials and resources.\r\nUnboxing day was so much fun. When my learners open new materials, they are excited about everything. The GEARS were an absolute hit. Lego's make every designer and future architect happy.","fullyFundedDate":1733578783549,"projectUrl":"project/stem-innovation/8944197/","projectTitle":"Stem Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076988_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688411245038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076988"},{"teacherId":4076988,"projectId":8775430,"letterContent":"Financial literacy is a tough one, and it is difficult for students to understand unless they have resources that drive the learning home.\r\nWatching students begin to understand the impact of the differences between wants and needs, and how spending affects savings. \r\nWatching my littles unbox everything they needed for their school store, and the setup was so wonderful. They are so excited to earn money from their jobs, and then deciding to spend, save, or pool their resources was a wonderful experience. We are grateful for the impact of your gift! Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1731395433458,"projectUrl":"project/personal-financial-literacy/8775430/","projectTitle":"Personal Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076988_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688411245038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076988"},{"teacherId":4076988,"projectId":8484393,"letterContent":"My learners are so excited to learn about sewing and quilting. The funniest thing ever is watching them thread needles. This is a forgotten craft, and I am so excited that my learners now have a core memory.\r\nUnboxing day was epic! My learners were like wait what? Then I saw that one student had a little tear and said we actually get to do it, we are actually going to sew, not just talk about it and watch it? I said you absolutely are going to do it. Then, I felt the emotional impact. When learners build community, they grow in ways that we could never imagine. Because you chose to partner with us, we are and will experience a forever community that took place in our elementary school classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1723834871612,"projectUrl":"project/quilt-and-sew-and-build-community/8484393/","projectTitle":"Quilt and Sew and Build Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076988_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688411245038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076988"},{"teacherId":4076988,"projectId":8689123,"letterContent":"I am so grateful that you chose to partner with my classroom for basic necessities. Sometimes we forget the value of a snack, but for a child a snack is everything and so very big.\r\nMy students fully unboxed their snacks and supplies and I have been so happy. to see the smiles on their faces when they realize someone cared enough about them to provide one of the most basic resources.\r\nSchool supplies just make everyone happy and when you have new pencils, pens, crayons, makers and paper it just makes life better. We are so grateful thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734614465830,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies-2/8689123/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076988_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688411245038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076988"},{"teacherId":4076988,"projectId":8484259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support, it is wonderful when we get to work on a project and bring it to life.\r\nOur project is all about quilting its meaning and why quilting is such an art form. Well this year we decided that we wanted to all contribute to make a small quilt. We are so grateful that we have been able to bring it to life. \r\nWhen my students began unboxing they were like wait what. We actually are going to be able to quilt something. They were so happy and so very excited at the exact same time... I am so very proud that they get to complete their project.","fullyFundedDate":1723635591203,"projectUrl":"project/quilting-with-kindness/8484259/","projectTitle":"Quilting with Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4076988_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688411245038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4076988"},{"teacherId":7839102,"projectId":9716374,"letterContent":"I have been waiting to write this letter and this is the first time I could not find the words to express my gratitude. Instead I'll let the pictures do the talking. \r\nMy kiddos in this club are so excited to be part of this, all thanks to your generosity. They are learning basic CPR training....don't get me wrong..most of them can't press on the heart hard enough yet for the right compressions.....but I promise they will get there. They are so excited to learn and especially with the right equipments and looking the part too. I have several kids who wants to be a nurse like me and most want to be medical doctors. Again, all thanks to you. SO I want to say Thank You Very much.\r\nMay the Lord continue to bless you always.","fullyFundedDate":1767031096272,"projectUrl":"project/basic-first-aid-and-cpr-take-1/9716374/","projectTitle":"Basic First Aid and CPR Take 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayson: School Nurse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7839102_orig.jpg?crop=1560,1560,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755119983691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7839102"},{"teacherId":7839102,"projectId":9761218,"letterContent":"I have been waiting to write this letter and this is the first time I could not find the words to express my gratitude. Instead I'll let the pictures do the talking. \r\nMy kiddos in this club are so excited to be part of this, all thanks to your generosity. They are learning basic CPR training....don't get me wrong..most of them can't press on the heart hard enough yet for the right compressions.....but I promise they will get there. They are so excited to learn and especially with the right equipments and looking the part too. I have several kids who wants to be a nurse like me and most want to be medical doctors. Again, all thanks to you. SO I want to say Thank You Very much.\r\nMay the Lord continue to bless you always.","fullyFundedDate":1767031096461,"projectUrl":"project/basic-first-aid-and-cpr-take-ii/9761218/","projectTitle":"Basic First Aid and CPR Take II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayson: School Nurse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7839102_orig.jpg?crop=1560,1560,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755119983691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7839102"},{"teacherId":9774550,"projectId":9966729,"letterContent":"After our inside afterschool activities, the Powerade drinks made a huge difference for my kids. After a long, high-energy session of running, playing, and giving it their all, they were exhausted, sweaty, and ready for a break. When I brought the Powerade out, they got so pumped—some of them were cheering and saying how much they needed it after working so hard. It was great to see how excited they were and how quickly it lifted their spirits. The drinks helped them cool down, rehydrate, and get some energy back after being outside for so long. It also gave us a moment to slow down, regroup, and talk about why hydration and recovery are important after physical activity. For the kids, it felt like a reward for their effort and hard work, and it showed them that I noticed how much energy they had put into the activities. Ending our afterschool program that way left everyone feeling positive, appreciated, and proud of the hard work they had done. Thank you for always helping Truett out, This makes me happy to see students filled with joy","fullyFundedDate":1767211383056,"projectUrl":"project/beat-the-heat/9966729/","projectTitle":"Beat the Heat","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Kang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774550"},{"teacherId":9774550,"projectId":9731950,"letterContent":"This activity had a big impact on my students and the energy in the gym. The large targets gave them a clear and exciting goal to aim for, which helped them work on throwing skills like accuracy, control, and hand–eye coordination without even realizing they were practicing. Because the targets were easy to see and hit, my students felt successful right away, and that success made them want to keep trying. What stood out the most to me was how excited they were. They were smiling, cheering for each other, and constantly asking for another turn. After class, many of them were so excited that they started telling students in other grade levels all about the new things I had in PE and the games we were playing. I even heard kids talking about it in the hallway later in the day. That excitement carried into my next classes, with students coming in already motivated and eager to participate. This activity helped them practice patience, taking turns, and encouraging one another, while also building confidence. Overall, it wasn't just about improving throwing skills—it was about creating joy, excitement, and a positive connection to physical activity that my students were proud to share. thank you so much for everything you do for us at Truett","fullyFundedDate":1767031096641,"projectUrl":"project/inflate-the-hope-into-fun/9731950/","projectTitle":"Inflate the Hope Into Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Kang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774550"},{"teacherId":9774550,"projectId":9649480,"letterContent":"When the equipment arrived, my students were thrilled and curious. Many of them had never had the chance to bowl before, so seeing the balls, pins, and lanes in the classroom sparked immediate interest and a desire to learn. They were eager to take turns and support each other, which has helped foster teamwork and positive social interaction.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to build on these skills by introducing scoring, understanding the rules of the game, and organizing friendly class tournaments. This will not only deepen their knowledge of bowling but also encourage strategic thinking and sportsmanship. Your generous donation has truly opened up new opportunities for my students, and we're excited to continue growing their skills in this fun and educational sport.","fullyFundedDate":1758229803568,"projectUrl":"project/bowling-into-life/9649480/","projectTitle":"Bowling into Life","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Kang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774550"},{"teacherId":7839102,"projectId":9650484,"letterContent":"You have just made our day. OMG, I am ever so grateful. My clinic is stocked and ready for those hungry tummy or sick kiddos. The apple juices will serve my sick kiddos in replenishing electrolytes and the capri sun for the hungry kiddos as well. My goal is to never have a kid go hungry and you have just ensure I fulfil my goal. So saying Thank you alone cannot express my gratitude. But Thank you nonetheless and may the Lord bless you always. Donors like you make my job as a school nurse very easy. So again, Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758227882252,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9650484/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayson: School Nurse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7839102_orig.jpg?crop=1560,1560,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755119983691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7839102"},{"teacherId":9774550,"projectId":9476984,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of beverages and squeeze bottles. Your support has made a huge impact on hydration and overall wellness for our students during after-school sports and physical activities.\r\n\r\nThe beverages have helped our student-athletes stay energized and focused, while the squeeze bottles have provided a convenient and reusable way for them to stay hydrated throughout practices These simple but essential items have made a big difference in how our students perform, recover, and take care of their health.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students feel supported, encouraged, and ready to give their best effort each day. Your kindness reminds us that there is a strong community standing behind our schools and students.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1755736115625,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-elementary-student-athletes/9476984/","projectTitle":"Helping our Elementary Student-Athletes Beat the Heat","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Kang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774550"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18180","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":939,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.7,"schoolId":18180,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George W Truett Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George W Truett Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/george-w-truett-elementary-school/18180"}