{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas Tolbert Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9584130,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Hydration and Warmth: Keeping Students Ready to Learn. This project was requested to support students' basic needs so they could fully engage in learning throughout the day. Many of my second-grade dual language students are active, learning for extended periods, and benefit greatly from consistent access to hydration and a comfortable classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe materials were used exactly as intended. Reusable water bottles and carriers allowed students to stay hydrated during instruction, transitions, outdoor learning, and school activities, reducing distractions and helping students maintain focus. In ELA, this supported sustained attention during reading, writing, and language development in both languages. In math, students were better able to remain engaged during problem-solving, modeling, and collaborative work without interruptions caused by fatigue or discomfort.\r\n\r\nThe electric kettle was used during special reading sessions and writing workshops to create a calm, welcoming environment, particularly on cold days. These moments supported listening, discussion, reflection, and community-building—important elements of second-grade learning. Beyond ELA and math, the project supported student wellness, self-regulation, and readiness to learn across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a project that recognized the connection between student well-being and academic success. Your generosity helped ensure students could show up each day ready to learn, participate, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758229745531,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-and-warmth-keeping-students-r/9584130/","projectTitle":"Hydration and Warmth: Keeping Students Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9646166,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Seat Sacks, Ready Minds. This project was requested to help create a calmer, more organized classroom where second-grade dual language students could access their materials quickly and independently. When supplies were stored far from student seats, transitions became rushed and valuable instructional time was lost.\r\n\r\nThe seat sacks were used exactly as intended. Each student now has a personal, labeled space attached to their chair for folders, notebooks, independent reading books, and pencils. In ELA, this allowed students to smoothly transition into reading, writing, and language activities in both languages without interruption. In math, students could immediately access materials needed for problem-solving, practice, and explaining their thinking, supporting lesson flow and engagement.\r\n\r\nBeyond ELA and math, the seat sacks supported executive-function skills that are especially important in second grade, including organization, responsibility, and independence. They also reduced classroom traffic, protected student work, and created more consistent routines across all subject areas and small-group activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a project that turned simple organization into more time spent learning. Your generosity helped create a classroom environment where students are prepared, focused, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756484267284,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-ready-minds/9646166/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9646335,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Inked for Learning, Labeled for Success. This project was requested to ensure my second-grade dual language students consistently had access to clear, organized, and visually supportive learning materials. Reliable printer ink and labeling supplies were needed to remove barriers that limited instructional flexibility and student independence.\r\n\r\nThe materials were used exactly as intended. In ELA, color-printed reading passages, writing organizers, anchor charts, and take-home materials supported comprehension, vocabulary development, and language acquisition in both languages. Visual clarity was especially helpful for emerging bilingual learners. In math, students used printed practice pages, models, and problem-solving resources that allowed them to show work, explain thinking, and revisit strategies during instruction.\r\n\r\nLabels were used to organize folders, book bins, materials, and classroom systems, supporting smoother transitions and helping students independently manage their learning tools. Beyond ELA and math, these materials supported small-group instruction, centers, projects, and family communication across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a project that turned everyday printing and organization into meaningful learning opportunities. Your generosity helped create a classroom that is organized, accessible, and focused on student success.","fullyFundedDate":1757682341980,"projectUrl":"project/inked-for-learning-labeled-for-success/9646335/","projectTitle":"Inked for Learning, Labeled for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9646128,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Desk Organizers = More Learning. This project was requested to address a simple but important need in my second-grade dual language classroom: organization. During centers, small groups, and daily instruction, misplaced supplies and clutter were taking time away from learning. The goal was to create a system that promoted independence, responsibility, and smoother transitions.\r\n\r\nThe desk organizers were used exactly as intended. Each table group now has clearly labeled compartments for pencils, notebooks, math tools, and reading materials. In ELA, this allowed students to quickly access writing tools, reading responses, and language materials, supporting writing, editing, and literacy routines in both languages. In math, students independently retrieved manipulatives and tools needed for problem solving, modeling, and explaining their thinking without interruptions.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the organizers supported executive-function skills that are essential in second grade, such as organization, responsibility, and self-management. They also created calmer routines, reduced lost materials, and increased instructional time across all subject areas, including project work and collaborative activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a project that turned everyday classroom routines into more time spent reading, writing, and problem-solving. Your support made a meaningful difference in how our classroom functions and how students engage in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756484440820,"projectUrl":"project/desk-organizers-more-learning/9646128/","projectTitle":"Desk Organizers = More Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9584116,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding From Power Tools to Garden Tools: Learning in Action. This project was created to give my second-grade dual language students access to real-world tools that make learning tangible, purposeful, and connected to everyday problem-solving. The goal was to move beyond abstract lessons and allow students to see how math, language, and science are used in practical ways.\r\n\r\nThe materials were used exactly as intended. The drill set allowed me to build and repair classroom fixtures, assemble storage, and create hands-on learning materials. These activities supported math instruction through measuring, estimating, comparing lengths, identifying shapes, and discussing geometry and basic engineering concepts. Students observed and discussed processes, reinforcing sequencing, vocabulary, and oral language skills in both languages.\r\n\r\nThe garden hose supported science and math learning through activities exploring water flow, volume, measurement, and observation. It was also used to maintain outdoor learning spaces and support supervised, sensory-rich experiences that help regulate and re-engage second-grade learners—especially important in a dual language setting where movement and real-world context support comprehension.\r\n\r\nIn ELA, students used these experiences as a foundation for speaking, writing, and reflecting—describing steps, explaining outcomes, and using content vocabulary in both languages. Beyond academics, the tools helped create a more functional, organized environment where students could focus, collaborate, and take pride in their learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a project that brought learning to life and allowed instruction to be hands-on, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate for second grade.","fullyFundedDate":1757505608515,"projectUrl":"project/from-power-tools-to-garden-tools-learni/9584116/","projectTitle":"From Power Tools to Garden Tools: Learning in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9584065,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Returning Strong: Tools to Power Our Classroom. This project was requested because my second-grade dual language classroom urgently needed basic, everyday tools that allow instruction to run smoothly and consistently. After an unexpected transition and limited access to supplies, even simple materials had become barriers to learning.\r\n\r\nThe items provided were used exactly as intended. Dry erase erasers supported daily ELA and math instruction by keeping modeled work visible and clear during whole-group lessons, problem solving, and language development activities. Pens ensured students could write independently during reading responses, math explanations, journals, and assessments without interruption or sharing materials. The staple gun allowed student work, anchor charts, and reference materials to be displayed consistently, reinforcing learning and building a classroom environment where student thinking is valued.\r\n\r\nIn ELA, these tools supported writing, editing, sentence construction, and daily language practice in both languages. In math, students used them to show work, explain strategies, solve problems, and revisit models throughout lessons. Beyond academics, the materials helped establish structure, organization, and pride in our learning space—key components for second-grade success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping restore a fully functional classroom where students can focus on learning without unnecessary obstacles. Your support made a direct, meaningful difference in our daily instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1755977997836,"projectUrl":"project/returning-strong-tools-to-power-our-cla/9584065/","projectTitle":"Returning Strong: Tools to Power Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9584058,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Leveling Up Literacy Through Pokémon Stories. This project was requested to address a clear need in my second-grade dual language classroom: many students were capable readers but lacked access to books that genuinely motivated them to read independently and with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Pokémon manga books were used exactly as intended—to increase engagement, reading stamina, and literacy development. In ELA, students used the books during independent reading, small-group instruction, and partner reading. The visuals and familiar characters supported comprehension for emerging bilingual students, while discussions and retellings strengthened oral language development in both languages. Students also used the stories for writing activities such as sequencing events, summarizing chapters, and responding to characters' actions.\r\n\r\nThe books also supported second-grade math and cross-curricular learning. Students used story contexts to create and solve word problems, practice sequencing and ordering events, compare quantities, and discuss patterns. These connections helped reinforce comprehension and reasoning skills across subjects.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the books supported social-emotional learning by encouraging perseverance, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills that are essential at the second-grade level. Most importantly, students began to see themselves as readers. They chose to read more often, shared books with peers, and expressed excitement about reading in a way that had not consistently happened before.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a project that made reading accessible, engaging, and meaningful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755912084626,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-literacy-through-pokmon-sto/9584058/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Literacy Through Pokémon Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9584035,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Gotta Read 'Em All: Pokémon Books for Literacy Fun. This project was created because many of my second-grade dual language students struggled to find books that truly motivated them to read. While they were capable readers, engagement and confidence—especially for reluctant readers and emerging bilingual students—were barriers that needed to be addressed.\r\n\r\nThe Pokémon manga books were used exactly as intended: to spark interest, build stamina, and strengthen literacy skills in both languages. Students read independently, in small groups, and during guided reading. The visuals and familiar characters supported comprehension, while the guided reading strips and overlays helped students track text, focus their reading, and access grade-level material more successfully.\r\n\r\nIn ELA, these books supported:\r\n\r\nReading fluency and comprehension\r\n\r\nOral retellings and discussions in English and Spanish\r\n\r\nVocabulary development using context clues and visuals\r\n\r\nWriting extensions such as summaries, character responses, and sequencing events\r\n\r\nBeyond ELA, the books also supported other 2nd-grade applications. In math, students used the stories as a context for word problems, counting characters or events, comparing quantities, and discussing patterns and sequences. The books were also used for social-emotional learning, encouraging perseverance, teamwork, and problem-solving—skills that align closely with second-grade learning goals.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students began to see themselves as readers. They chose to read during free time, asked for additional volumes, and shared books with peers—something that had not consistently happened before.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading joyful, accessible, and meaningful for my students. Your support directly contributed to stronger literacy skills, increased confidence, and a classroom culture where reading is something students look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755308844920,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-read-em-all-pokmon-books-for-li/9584035/","projectTitle":"Gotta Read ’Em All: Pokémon Books for Literacy Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":7176654,"projectId":9584015,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding Printing Possibilities: Ink for Every Student. This project was requested because my students needed consistent access to high-quality printed materials to support daily learning in a second-grade dual language classroom.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, printed resources are essential. Many lessons in ELA and math rely on visuals, graphic organizers, hands-on practice pages, and student-created work. Limited printing access previously meant having to reduce materials, reuse outdated copies, or avoid certain instructional strategies altogether. This project was designed to remove that barrier.\r\n\r\nWith the printer and ink provided through your support, students now regularly use printed materials for:\r\n\r\nELA: reading passages, writing planners, vocabulary visuals, sentence frames, and student publishing in both languages\r\n\r\nMath: problem-solving pages, number models, place value work, word problems, and practice that allows students to show multiple strategies\r\n\r\nCross-curricular learning: projects, reflection sheets, small-group materials, and differentiated supports\r\n\r\nHaving reliable access to printing has also allowed instruction to be more responsive and personalized. Materials can be adapted quickly to meet student needs, printed in color for clarity, and sent home to support family engagement and reinforcement.\r\n\r\nThis project was funded to ensure that students would not be limited by resources, and it has been used exactly as intended—to give every child equitable access to learning tools that support understanding, creativity, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the everyday materials that make meaningful instruction possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757512668337,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-ink-for-every-st/9584015/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Ink for Every Student Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salguero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176654_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755057537186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/be-a-hero"},{"teacherId":10166264,"projectId":9720352,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a set of headphones with a rolling cart station, along with a water station that keeps students refreshed throughout the day. The headphones have already made a tremendous difference by allowing my students to focus during independent and small group work without distractions. They can clearly hear digital lessons and practice language skills at their own pace, which has increased both confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for students is the rolling cart itself. Having the headphones organized, and ready to go has created a smooth routine that maximizes learning time.","fullyFundedDate":1758552137673,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-station-for-independent-learn/9720352/","projectTitle":"Headphones Station for Independent Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aleman Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10166264_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754792626525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10166264"},{"teacherId":9095003,"projectId":9406556,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to use this new technology in ways that are transforming their learning experience. Many of my students had limited access to hands-on technology, but now they can engage with interactive lessons that make reading and writing come alive. They're not just listening or watching — they're actively exploring, researching, and collaborating with one another. This has especially helped students who struggle with attention or comprehension, as the tools provide visual and auditory support that keeps them engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been seeing their ideas come to life through the new technology. Whether they're typing stories, recording their voices, or working through reading comprehension games, the sense of independence and confidence they've gained is remarkable. Students who once hesitated to participate are now the first to volunteer to share their work with the class.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who used to be very shy about reading aloud, has found her voice through these new tools. With interactive programs that give instant feedback, she now practices daily without fear of making mistakes. Seeing her growth has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project. Your contribution has not only provided new learning opportunities — it has built confidence, creativity, and a deeper love for learning in every student.","fullyFundedDate":1749758326943,"projectUrl":"project/organized-connected/9406556/","projectTitle":"Organized & Connected","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9095003_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689176904872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rivers1922"},{"teacherId":9095003,"projectId":9314564,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping with this project. I have enjoyed the organization and structure in my classroom with all of the hanging folders. My students are able to maneuver between reading stations, and all of our work is in a single location and easy to access for grading. Thank you deeply for your service and your support to teachers and students. Books and organization are both extremely important in the classroom. 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