{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dan Powell Early Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":36.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8033395,"projectId":9451621,"letterContent":"Seat pockets made a positive impact in my kindergarten classroom by helping students stay organized and independent. Each student had a place to keep supplies and important papers, which reduced clutter and saved time during transitions. Students were able to quickly find what they needed without interrupting lessons. Seat pockets also helped teach responsibility and kept our classroom running smoothly throughout the year. Students enjoyed having their own space for their materials. We are very thankful for this generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1753461264908,"projectUrl":"project/seat-storage-sacks-and-supplies-for-kind/9451621/","projectTitle":"Seat Storage Sacks and Supplies for Kindergartners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8033395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657578358969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8033395"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":10208076,"letterContent":"The supplies from this project helped create a memorable and joyful end-of-year celebration for my kindergarten students. Throughout the school year, my students have worked incredibly hard academically, socially, and emotionally, and this celebration gave them an opportunity to feel proud of their accomplishments. Items like the cups with lids, silly straws, powdered drink mix, chalk, bubbles, and sunglasses helped create a fun and welcoming environment where students could celebrate together, build friendships, and make positive memories connected to school.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the playful and festive atmosphere these supplies created. The silly straws and sunglasses added so much excitement and laughter to the celebration, while the bubbles and chalk encouraged creativity, movement, and teamwork outdoors. Even simple items became special to my students because they made the day feel unique and rewarding. Many students talked for days about how excited they were for the party activities and how special it made them feel.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who are usually shy or reserved especially enjoyed the interactive activities during the celebration. The bubbles, chalk, and shared games encouraged students to socialize, work together, and simply enjoy being kids. For many of my students, school is one of the places where they feel the most supported and encouraged, so having a joyful celebration meant a great deal to them. This project helped create a positive ending to our school year and reminded my students that their hard work and growth were worth celebrating.","fullyFundedDate":1778038746493,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-send-off/10208076/","projectTitle":"End of Year Send Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":10182888,"letterContent":"The glow center activities and glow-in-the-dark toys have made learning more engaging and exciting for my kindergarten students. The toner allowed me to create bright, hands-on activities that students could use during our glow days, turning review and practice into an interactive experience. The glowing materials helped students stay focused, motivated, and eager to participate while reinforcing important literacy and math skills in a fun environment. Technology and special learning materials like these help young students learn through movement, visuals, and hands-on exploration, which is especially important for early learners.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been transforming our classroom into a glowing learning space. The glow-in-the-dark activities instantly captured their attention and made learning feel like an adventure. Students were especially excited to use flashlights to complete activities, search for answers, and practice skills in a new and memorable way. The excitement helped increase participation and encouraged even hesitant learners to join in with confidence.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged during traditional lessons became much more enthusiastic during our glow center activities. Some of my quieter students opened up and participated more actively because the environment felt fun and low-pressure. My bilingual learners especially benefited from the visual and interactive components, which helped strengthen understanding and build confidence while practicing important academic skills. Thanks to this project, my students were able to experience joyful, meaningful learning that they will remember for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1776298338425,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-glow-party/10182888/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Glow Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":7745541,"projectId":9475383,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new letter sound cards and picture sorting activities during our daily literacy centers and small group instruction. One of our favorite activities is a \"Sound Detective\" game, where students use the letter cards to identify beginning sounds and then match them to picture cards. For example, during a recent lesson, students worked together to sort picture cards by their initial sounds, placing them under the correct letter. I watched as one student confidently picked up a picture of a \"sun,\" said the /s/ sound out loud, and proudly matched it to the letter \"S.\" Moments like this show their growing confidence and understanding of phonics skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the students were immediately excited and curious. They were eager to touch, explore, and talk about the pictures, and many began making connections right away. I heard students calling out sounds, naming objects, and even helping each other find matches. The bright visuals and hands-on nature of the activities captured their attention and made learning feel like play. Their enthusiasm has continued as they use these resources each day, building both their skills and their love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753111532992,"projectUrl":"project/reading-readiness-in-kinder/9475383/","projectTitle":"Reading Readiness in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruvalcaba Puga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745541_orig.jpg?crop=445,445,x33,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637383314976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7745541"},{"teacherId":7745541,"projectId":9475200,"letterContent":"Our new paddle boards paired with Elkonin boxes have made a huge impact in our kinder classroom, especially during phonemic awareness time. One of my favorite moments was during a small group lesson where students used the paddle boards to tap out sounds in simple CVC words. As they pushed a token into each Elkonin box, they could physically feel and see how words are broken into individual sounds. It really clicked for several students who had been struggling—suddenly, they were segmenting and blending with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the students were immediately excited. The paddle boards felt special and hands-on, which made them eager to participate. Even my more reluctant learners leaned in and wanted to try. There's something about having a tangible tool that made the learning feel more like a game than a task.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building on this foundation by incorporating the paddle boards into more advanced word work. Students are beginning to work with digraphs and blends, and we're also transitioning from tapping sounds to writing the letters that match each sound in the boxes. Eventually, we'll connect this skill to reading simple sentences and writing their own. These resources have truly helped create a more engaging and supportive environment for early literacy growth.","fullyFundedDate":1753309624448,"projectUrl":"project/word-mapping-is-fun/9475200/","projectTitle":"Word Mapping Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruvalcaba Puga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745541_orig.jpg?crop=445,445,x33,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637383314976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7745541"},{"teacherId":7823237,"projectId":9103655,"letterContent":"We are so excited to be using the new reading resources in our kindergarten classroom! One project that my students loved was using the Hand2Mind Talking Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set and Elkonin Boxes Magnetic Dry Erase Boards during our small group phonics lessons. Students practiced isolating and blending sounds while moving magnetic chips to match letters and phonemes. The lowercase alphabet Chips and magnetic wands added a fun, hands on element, making learning letters and sounds more interactive and engaging. It was amazing to see them physically connect sounds to letters, which really strengthened their phonemic awareness and early reading skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate! They were fascinated by the magnetic letters and wands, and many were eager to explore the Talking Mirror to hear and repeat the sounds. \r\n\r\nHaving high quality, hands on materials made learning feel fun while still focusing on important reading skills. \r\n\r\nNext, we plan to use these resources to build more independent reading skills and small group activities. Students will continue practicing letter sounds, blending, and segmenting words, helping them become confident and enthusiastic readers. I am so thankful for your donations, you truly have changed our small group lessons!","fullyFundedDate":1752337039278,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-learns-to-read/9103655/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Learns to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7823237_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714485312822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7823237"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9808441,"letterContent":"The new table is used daily for small group reading and math. During reading, students gather to practice sight words, phonics, and shared stories, supporting one another as they learn. In math, we use the table for hands on activities like counting, sorting, and building numbers with manipulatives. When students first saw the table, they were excited and proud to use a space just their size. Moving forward, the table will continue supporting individualized instruction, collaboration, and confidence as students deepen their reading and math skills. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1763572570642,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-and-more-space-to-grow/9808441/","projectTitle":"Math, Minds, and More Space to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9793364,"letterContent":"Since receiving the seat sacks, zipper pouches, and magnetic hooks, my students have been using them daily during math time. The seat sacks keep math journals, dry erase boards, and manipulatives right at their fingertips, which has helped transitions run more smoothly and kept students focused on learning instead of searching for materials. The zipper pouches are used for individual math tools like counters, number cards, and ten-frames, allowing students to work independently or in small groups. One special moment that stood out was during a hands-on addition lesson. Students confidently grabbed their pouches, modeled problems at their seats, and explained their thinking to a partner with pride and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to organize their own supplies and immediately took ownership of keeping everything neat and ready to use. Thanks to our donors, students now feel more responsible and prepared, which has boosted both confidence and engagement. Our next steps include using these tools for more interactive math lessons, such as solving word problems with manipulatives and building number sense through hands Uyon practice. With these resources in place, students are becoming more independent learners and are excited to continue growing in math every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760761851035,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage-for-little-mathematicians/9793364/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage For Little Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":5533367,"projectId":9350263,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donation of take-home folders for our family engagement program. These folders play a key role in keeping families connected to their child's learning by providing a reliable way to share activities, classroom updates, and important communication. Additionally, the folders you provided allow us to carry out our family engagement initiatives with greater organization and consistency. Whether we are sending home literacy activities, weekend projects, book bags, or behavior communication sheets, we can do so in a way that is accessible to all families. This reduces stress for parents, increases participation in home-school activities, and ensures that every student—regardless of background—has the same opportunity to share their learning at home.\r\nYour generosity supports stronger home–school partnerships and helps our students feel supported both in the classroom and at home. We are truly appreciative of your commitment to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1756158475139,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-school-and-home-take-home-fold/9350263/","projectTitle":"Bridging School and Home: Take-Home Folders for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5533367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581303552496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5533367,"projectId":9168649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating puzzles to our kindergarten classroom. Your generosity has already had such a positive impact. The students use the puzzles during centers, small-group time, and independent learning. They are helping children develop critical skills such as spatial awareness, perseverance, problem-solving, and collaboration. For many of our students, puzzles provide a calming and engaging way to start their day and build confidence in their abilities. We deeply appreciate your support and the joyful learning experiences you've made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744033062384,"projectUrl":"project/a-puzzling-adventure/9168649/","projectTitle":"A Puzzling Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5533367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581303552496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":6516167,"projectId":9848807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The laminate sheets have already made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, the students were fascinated watching their work and learning tools become shiny and ready to use. Now, our classroom materials are more durable, reusable, and easy for little hands to handle every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students can practice writing, erasing, and trying again without worrying about damaging the materials. It's amazing how something as simple as laminated sheets can make learning more hands-on and fun!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped our classroom become more organized, sustainable, and engaging. Thank you for helping create lasting learning experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762266253047,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-our-kindergarten-creations/9848807/","projectTitle":"Protecting Our Kindergarten Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6516167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710535212977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6516167"},{"teacherId":6516167,"projectId":9848830,"letterContent":"When our batteries arrived, my students were so excited to see that their learning centers could finally come to life! They eagerly helped me install the batteries and couldn't wait to try out the sound buttons, interactive toys, and light-up materials that had been waiting in our classroom for power.\r\n\r\nNow, our centers are buzzing with activity literally! In our literacy station, students press sound buttons to hear letters and sight words read aloud, helping them build confidence in reading. At our science center, students use battery-powered tools to explore sound and light, sparking curiosity and lots of \"wow!\" moments. One student even said, \"It's like magic we made it work!\"\r\n\r\nThese batteries have truly energized our classroom. What once were quiet, simple stations have become interactive, engaging learning experiences. My students are more motivated than ever to explore and learn independently.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue expanding our centers by recording student voices and adding more interactive challenges that encourage teamwork and creativity. Thank you for giving my students the power literally and figuratively to learn, explore, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1762266413109,"projectUrl":"project/bring-us-to-life/9848830/","projectTitle":"Bring Us to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6516167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710535212977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6516167"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24379","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"23.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.1,"schoolId":24379,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dan Powell Early Learning Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dan Powell Early Learning Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/everman-independent-school-district/dan-powell-intermediate-school/24379"}