{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8706348,"projectId":9506806,"letterContent":"Happy Holidays! My students and I are blown away by your incredible support for our classroom as we benefited greatly from all the needed supplies you helped provide! Your generous donation for my class needs has a direct impact on my students' own love of learning and being at school. Thank you for making it possible for my students to have a wonderful collection of supplies like markers, paper, scissors, reading rugs, incentives, and so much more in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies specifically benefit 100 gifted and talented students in Dallas ISD from two elementary schools with the majority of students from low-economic households. All semester long, my deserving students have been using all of the supplies you helped provide! Their favorites would definitely be the scented markers and the incentive stickers that they can earn in class!\r\n\r\nTruly, you are having a direct impact in shaping the next generation of leaders and citizens through your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758228457002,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-boost/9506806/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8706348_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663548669031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8706348"},{"teacherId":6932174,"projectId":9519793,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has become a brighter, more focused, and more welcoming space for my students.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made a huge difference during independent work time—students can now concentrate better and take ownership of their learning with their own set of supplies. The cozy lighting, with soft lamps and string lights, has completely changed the atmosphere of our room. Instead of harsh overhead lights, students now learn in a calm, inviting space that feels safe and comfortable.\r\n\r\nI truly believe that students learn best in a space that feels welcoming, well-equipped, and supportive. Because of your kindness, my students have that space now. Your support doesn't just provide materials—it nurtures confidence, comfort, and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1754234543974,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-set-up-start-off-a-new-school/9519793/","projectTitle":"Classroom Set Up! Start Off a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6932174_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752267074506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6932174"},{"teacherId":8706348,"projectId":9056687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first grade gifted and talented students dove into an exciting unit all about animals—exploring habitats, learning what animals need to survive, and discussing why some habitats are in danger. To wrap up our unit, each student created a diorama of an animal habitat of their choice, and thanks to your generosity, they'll have the materials to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were so excited! Their imaginations immediately started running wild as they talked about which animals and habitats they wanted to design. Having plastic animals, trees, and sand helped them make their dioramas more realistic and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMost of my students come from low-income households, and projects like this wouldn't be possible without your help. You've given them the chance to learn through hands-on, creative exploration—and you've made sure no child feels left out.\r\n\r\nFrom the brightest stars in Dallas ISD, thank you for believing in them and for helping their creativity shine!","fullyFundedDate":1742943141486,"projectUrl":"project/habitat-diorama-fun-in-first-grade/9056687/","projectTitle":"Habitat Diorama Fun in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8706348_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663548669031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8706348"},{"teacherId":8706348,"projectId":9216553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students at Zaragoza Elementary! Our kids come from diverse backgrounds here in Dallas, and your generosity helps us provide not just learning, but also comfort, structure, and a sense of family.\r\n\r\nThe new items for our school store were a huge hit! When students first saw the shelves stocked, their excitement was contagious—one student even said, \"This is the best Friday ever!\" The store is more than just fun; it's how we reward positive behavior with Eagle Bucks for participation, kindness, and going the extra mile.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us foster a stronger sense of community and school spirit. Next, we're encouraging students to set savings goals and make smart choices with their Eagle Bucks, tying into lessons on responsibility and financial literacy.\r\n\r\nYou've given our students more than just prizes—you've given them joy, motivation, and pride in their efforts. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1746787331318,"projectUrl":"project/the-eagle-store/9216553/","projectTitle":"The Eagle Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8706348_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x64,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663548669031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8706348"},{"teacherId":9022516,"projectId":8355883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. Your generous contribution has helped transform our learning environment into a space that promotes independence, responsibility, and confidence in my 2nd-grade students. With the addition of organizational tools like labeled baskets, storage bins, supply stations, and visual cues, students are now able to manage their own materials, follow routines more effectively, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and inspiring. Our classroom is calmer, more efficient, and filled with students who are learning to make choices, stay focused, and support one another. Having a well-organized space has given us more time to learn and grow, and has empowered my students to take pride in their classroom and themselves. Thank you for believing in the power of structure and independence—it's making a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1724711216795,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-for-self-directed/8355883/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom for Self-directed Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9022516_orig.png?crop=831,831,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683164644829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/villarrealm"},{"teacherId":2539229,"projectId":9122852,"letterContent":"There are not enough words to express my joy, gratitude, and thanks for your generous donations to my class project. My students and I are so very appreciative of your support for our classroom. With your donations they are able to buy more items every Friday. During the week students collect tickets for behavior and academic excellence, so they are ready when Friday comes and are able to buy some treats, they particularly enjoy having Takis, but they also enjoy the different kinds of candy our classroom store has for them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742823836068,"projectUrl":"project/fun-snacks-for-a-job-well-done/9122852/","projectTitle":"Fun Snacks for a Job Well Done!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sprieto"},{"teacherId":8714000,"projectId":8677312,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from our donors, our 3rd-grade students have greatly benefited from the headphones provided through this project — and we are so excited to share the impact it has made!\r\n\r\nThese headphones have become an essential tool in our classrooms. They are used daily by our students for independent learning activities, online programs, and testing. The headphones help our students stay focused, block out distractions, and work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThis project has also made a tremendous difference in supporting students who receive accommodations. The headphones allow students to access text-to-speech features, listen to read-aloud instructions, and receive language support — ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nTesting has become a smoother, more comfortable experience for our students, and classroom learning has been more personalized and inclusive. This project has truly helped create an environment where every learner can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for this donation and the positive impact it continues to have on our students' learning every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1734555129063,"projectUrl":"project/headsets-for-3rd-grade-bilingual-student/8677312/","projectTitle":"Headsets for 3rd Grade Bilingual Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714000_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690847529652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714000"},{"teacherId":2539229,"projectId":8813196,"letterContent":"There are not enough words to express my joy, gratitude, and thanks for your generous donations to my class project. My students and I are so very appreciative of your support for our classroom. With your donations I was able to buy many TPT activities to review different concepts such as: Spanish Grammar, Sentence Structure, Reading Strategies, Paragraph Writing Prompts, Reading Comprehension Passages, Fluency Passages, among others. \r\nWe are using these activities for concepts' review. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1735598045362,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-rigorous-learning/8813196/","projectTitle":"Fun and Rigorous Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sprieto"},{"teacherId":4088344,"projectId":8917383,"letterContent":"It is with a great appreciation that my students celebrate learning by building circuits and listening to videos about inventions. The students have been to build complete and incomplete circuits with the alligator clips.\r\nThe students were really excited about receiving the materials. Each student was able to receive a personal set of earbuds, which has really made a difference with the quality of work being done. Students listen to stories and are then able to answer questions about what they have read.\r\nWe are excited about being to build parallel and series circuits. Students will design their own circuits and test them out. Thanks again for your generosity. You have made a difference in the life of a child.","fullyFundedDate":1734813848751,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-connecting-real-world-experien/8917383/","projectTitle":"Hearing & Connecting Real World Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4088344_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694058472695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zaragozacheerleaders"},{"teacherId":2539229,"projectId":9030085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my Classroom Essentials. It warms my heart knowing that there are people like you who cares for our students and their education.\r\nThe items included in my Classroom Essential were Band-Aides and Play-Doh. I asked for Band-Aides because it is very convenient and necessary to have them in the classroom when students need them, so they don't have to go the nurse's office. The second iterm I included was Play-Doh because I want to include them it in our Treasure Box. THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1736130648249,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-0/9030085/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-05","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sprieto"},{"teacherId":4088344,"projectId":8754724,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift because of you \"We've Got Spirit\" was a great success. The cheerleaders greatly appreciate your support, and this gift of generosity is evidence that you care. The cheerleaders are using the items provided to dress for competition and our school/community programs.\r\n\r\nThe hair bows, uniforms, and warm ups were worn at our district competition. We placed 3rd with a score of excellent. The cheerleaders wore the new items with pride and turned heads as they entered the stage. They were so excited about the new items and could hardly wait to put it on. \r\n\r\nThe assistance of citizens like you have enabled our cheerleader program to be a success for another year. Without your contribution, a large part of our \"We've Got Spirit\" might not have taken place. On behalf of the Zaragoza Eagles Cheerleaders, I thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1728794217874,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-spirit-yes-we-do/8754724/","projectTitle":"We've Got Spirit! Yes, We Do!!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4088344_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694058472695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zaragozacheerleaders"},{"teacherId":2539229,"projectId":8738758,"letterContent":"There are not enough words to express my joy, gratitude, and thanks for your generous donations to my class project. My students and I are so very appreciative of your support for our classroom. We are using the Presentation Boards for concepts' review. Students were given a topic and after studying it in class, they created their presentation with their team of three students. We are little by little creating the presentation for all the topics covered in our 5th grade science curriculum. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1729178452839,"projectUrl":"project/presentation-boards-to-show-my-english-l/8738758/","projectTitle":"Presentation Boards to Show my English Language Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sprieto"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18468","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":274,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.8,"schoolId":18468,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/ignacio-zaragoza-elementary-school/18468"}