{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coldwell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6714198,"projectId":10117541,"letterContent":"My students were so thrilled to see the setup with these resources. The first event we offered was in the library about a week before their BIG state exams. Keep in mind, we targeted the 3rd-grade students who were taking these tests for the first time. The majority of them were nervous about at least one of those tests. Those poor children take reading, math, and writing tests in a span of a few weeks, lots of pressure. \r\n\r\nSo, these children walk into the library and they step on the bubble wrap, and it scared them at first, but they were told to take a deep breath and pop as many as possible. They were jumping, dancing, on their knees, pushing down with their palms, and stomping....instant stress release!\r\n\r\nThey proceeded to the library tables where a marble maze, a coaster kit, and sensory bins awaited them. Eyes were nearly popping out!! I was able to witness their inner child come back to life and play trouble-free. They spent about an hour rotating between the stations, laughing, talking, eating donuts (for \"donut stress before the tests), and most importantly, they were NOT thinking about the tests.\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful thing to witness and be a part of, but none of this would have been possible without you generous donations and support for my students. These materials will continue to serve the students at our campus. As a matter of fact, we had a Kindergardener who had anxiety issues the first weeks of school this school year. They brought the student to the library to play at the sensory bins with the tweezers and scoopers. It's amazing to see how they change with some playtime. \r\n\r\nThank you once again. May God bless you always and continue to fill your lives with love and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772734696379,"projectUrl":"project/release-any-stress-before-the-tests/10117541/","projectTitle":"Release any Stress before the Tests","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Betancourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6714198_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651552266956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6714198"},{"teacherId":3059725,"projectId":10275301,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate the classroom materials that you donated. Dry erase markers and erasers are such important tools in our classroom. They allow my students to respond quickly and make corrections to their work with ease.\r\n\r\nThe clear pocket folders are also very useful because they allow us to insert worksheets and reuse them multiple times without using excessive paper and ink. Students primarily use them to work through mathematical problems and practice their skills.\r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard is easy to move throughout the classroom, making it more convenient for students to view and use during lessons. Overall, these tools will greatly support my students by helping them focus their time and effort on learning. Thank you for your generosity and for making a positive impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778944439647,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tools/10275301/","projectTitle":"Magic Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banuelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3059725_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448549441257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3059725"},{"teacherId":7968237,"projectId":10098343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom STEM station project! When used with the assignment mason jar this project has had a wonderful impact on my students' motivation. \r\n\r\nStudents are excited to work together, complete their assignments in a timely manner, and reach our class goals so they can fill the jar and earn free play. Having extra giant LEGOs for STEM exploration make their earned free time even more meaningful by giving them an opportunity to create, problem-solve, and explore while continuing to learn through play. \r\n\r\nHaving this stem set addition gives a small group of students enough to collaborate together. As well as make more special memories when they have a chance to take a break from the chaotic testing such as holidays.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom. I could not do this without you!!","fullyFundedDate":1778169328115,"projectUrl":"project/stem-station/10098343/","projectTitle":"STEM station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968237_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646451163907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968237"},{"teacherId":10473567,"projectId":10177792,"letterContent":"The new resources have completely transformed our daily learning environment. We installed the fluorescent light covers first, which instantly softened our bright overhead lighting and created a calm, sensory-friendly atmosphere. During our center rotations, students have been using the grocery baskets, dish sets, and wooden play food to run a bustling classroom grocery market. Nearby, others work together to build delivery trucks using the soft building blocks and structure complex paths using the marble run. It is incredible to watch them naturally collaborate, share, and communicate with so many rich, engaging materials.The day the boxes arrived felt like a holiday, and the students gasped with pure delight as each item was unboxed. There were literal cheers when they spotted classic games like Hi Ho! Cherry-O, Candy Land, and Pop Up Pirate. A small group immediately huddled around the liquid motion bubblers with wide, mesmerized eyes, while others eagerly grabbed the stretchy strings and fidget packs. Students who typically struggle with morning transitions were suddenly sprinting to the carpet, filled with smiles, laughter, and an immediate energy to start learning and playing together.Moving forward, our next steps involve integrating these resources into targeted academic lessons and daily routines. In math, we will use the counting dinosaurs and mini animal figures for advanced sorting, patterning, and data graphing projects. For science, the marble run will serve as our hands-on engineering lab to test gravity and momentum, while the bubble wands will help us study wind direction outdoors. Finally, we will use the walking ropes during transition times to practice safe walking habits, teamwork, and gross motor skills during our outdoor adventures.","fullyFundedDate":1781365318503,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-low-income-autistic-students/10177792/","projectTitle":"Supporting Low-income, Autistic Students with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fabela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10473567_orig.jpg?crop=2161,2161,x0,y887&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775161817221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10473567"},{"teacherId":2504500,"projectId":10275986,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you on behalf of my students and myself! Your donation provided my classes with beautiful certificates for their end of the year ceremony. Students felt recognized and valued for their hard work. It gave the students a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment. \r\n\r\nOn the day of the awards assembly, the students' reactions were truly priceless. Their faces lit up with excitement when they received their certificates. Many eagerly shared their certificates with classmates and proudly showed their awards to their family members.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their education and for believing in the power of recognizing student achievement!","fullyFundedDate":1779039380766,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-hard-work-end-of-year-stude/10275986/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Hard Work: End of Year Student Achievement Certificates!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santacruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504500_orig.png?crop=521,521,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198011559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504500"},{"teacherId":3289286,"projectId":9713863,"letterContent":"The stickers that my class received are amazing. The students enjoy seen the different stickers on their folder and also on their classwork. \r\n\r\nMy students are especially enjoying taking a trip to the treasure chest! They love picking out a new squishy when ever they've earned a turn to go pick a prize. These incentives have really helped them to understand that good things happen when they display good citizenship and behavior. \r\n\r\nWe have recently started learning about wants and needs and saving up money to buy wants. In a week or so, I will open up a \"store\" for them to \"purchase\" prizes with classroom dollars. They have already starting saving their classroom dollars and they are so excited for this. \r\n\r\nWe are thankful for your kind donations.","fullyFundedDate":1771027040146,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-kinders/9713863/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3289286_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522729124295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3289286"},{"teacherId":3261282,"projectId":9880000,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your kind donation. From the moment I started unboxing the games, the students became very excited. They kept asking if the games were for them.\r\nMy kids have really enjoyed these games. They are able to work together in a small group and they are learning to take turns, follow the rules of the game, and be responsible for cleaning up the game.\r\n\r\nThey get so excited when they get to play the games at centers. Many of these students do not have this opportunity at home. I hope that they can encourage their own families to take part in a family game night.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing this opportunity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764700505693,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-students/9880000/","projectTitle":"STEM for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3261282_orig.jpg?crop=953,954,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765571912604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3261282"},{"teacherId":3059725,"projectId":9931147,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your wonderful donations to our classroom. The label maker has made it quick and easy to organize students' supplies, as well as classroom tools and materials. When the students first saw it, they were genuinely excited to use it, and it has already made a noticeable difference in keeping our space neat and orderly.\r\n\r\nThe shredder has also been incredibly helpful. It has maximized both planning and instructional time, as I no longer need to leave the classroom to access the only shredder available on the first floor. This added convenience allows me to remain present and focused on my students.\r\n\r\nThank you as well for the classroom dolly. It has made carrying heavy items and moving furniture much safer and more efficient, which is a huge benefit when rearranging the room to better support different activities.\r\n\r\nMy students truly deserve a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. Thanks to your generosity, their \"home away from home\" is more functional and inviting than ever.","fullyFundedDate":1771464261543,"projectUrl":"project/organized-like-a-beehive/9931147/","projectTitle":"Organized Like a Beehive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banuelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3059725_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448549441257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3059725"},{"teacherId":2504500,"projectId":9748667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! We are incredibly grateful for your support and for providing our school with two new megaphones. My students were excited when our megaphones came in. These have made such a great difference in our daily routine. They have helped tremendously at drop off zone and dismissal times. \r\n\r\nThese megaphones help keep our students safe and organized. They also help our staff communicate clearly during outdoor activities. They help students hear instructions and announcements more clearly.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for choosing to invest in our school. Your kindness has a real impact and we are very appreciative! Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1764699743346,"projectUrl":"project/megaphones-for-mega-change/9748667/","projectTitle":"Megaphones for Mega Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santacruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504500_orig.png?crop=521,521,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198011559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504500"},{"teacherId":2411395,"projectId":9799968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project. I can't even begin to explain how excited my students are to have these new books. Donations like yours make it possible for teachers like me to continue to help our students learn and grow in the best possible environments. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal as a first grade teacher is to give my students the tools they need to become successful and productive members of our community. The books included in my classroom project will go a long way toward helping my bilingual first graders become successful, fluent readers in two languages. I hope to instill a life-long love of reading, which will hopefully also become a life-long love of learning. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation! My students are already in love with their new books!","fullyFundedDate":1765477299451,"projectUrl":"project/fall-in-love-with-books/9799968/","projectTitle":"Fall in Love With Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2411395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625781517683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tgolivas"},{"teacherId":7968237,"projectId":9675795,"letterContent":"This technology has made a tremendous impact on my preparation and accessibility to affordable printed resources. So far this printer has come in handy for color printing of students certificates when recognizing their most recent growth and accomplishments. As well as quality color printed photos during the holidays for a keepsake ornament. Finally without this device I would not have been able to access additional printouts and decorations such as posters, props, games and activities for students' middle of year growth celebration. \r\n\r\nI look forward to using this printer to later make sublimation/heat transfused gifts for students and their parents in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support of my students and classroom, as well as my own growth and efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1758546565438,"projectUrl":"project/sublimation-station/9675795/","projectTitle":"Sublimation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968237_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646451163907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968237"},{"teacherId":3261282,"projectId":9878635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project focused on developing early math skills. Your support helps children build essential abilities such as counting to 20, understanding one-to-one correspondence, connecting numbers with quantities, and solving problems using concrete, hands-on materials. Because of your kindness, learners are gaining a strong foundation in numeracy that will support their confidence and success for years to come. 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