{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Shore Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9430121,"projectId":9548896,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have new hula hoops, volleyball and pickleball nets, and other much-needed equipment that will bring energy, teamwork, and excitement to our classes.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes far beyond just new gear — it gives our young athletes opportunities to learn cooperation, build confidence, and find joy in being active together. Seeing their faces light up as they use this equipment reminds us how powerful your generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us create a positive, engaging environment for them to grow both on and off the court","fullyFundedDate":1755082728608,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-speed-agility-and-new-sports/9548896/","projectTitle":"Game On! Speed, Agility, and New Sports for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brookins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9430121_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754536165129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9430121"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9850082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project STEM Stars Celebrating 100 Lessons with Hands On Innovation. When the new STEM materials arrived, my students could not contain their excitement. They immediately began exploring the items, asking questions, testing how pieces connected, and sharing ideas with one another. These STEM tools have encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and hands on discovery, which are essential parts of how young children learn best.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during our STEM celebration activities, where students earn time at the STEM station after completing 100 lessons on our digital learning platform. The rewards are not simply prizes. They are opportunities to build, experiment, and create. One of our favorite classroom moments was when a group of students worked together to construct a tall structure using wooden blocks and vehicles. They problem solved through trial and error, communicated respectfully, and cheered when it finally stood without falling. Their teamwork was just as valuable as the final result.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to integrate these materials into weekly STEM rotations so students continue to explore engineering challenges, collaborative building tasks, and open ended creative projects. The excitement these materials bring has increased motivation and confidence, especially for students who sometimes feel nervous during academic tasks. Now they see themselves as builders, thinkers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allowed us to celebrate hard work in a meaningful way that builds lasting skills. Thank you for supporting our students and believing in their ability to learn through creativity and exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1762266247445,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stars-celebrating-100-lessons-with/9850082/","projectTitle":"STEM Stars: Celebrating 100 Lessons with Hands-On Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9712928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Voices of Learning Building Confidence and Communication in Our Classroom. When the technology tools arrived, my students were excited to explore them and learn how they would support our speaking and listening activities. These tools have already helped students build stronger communication skills and feel more confident expressing their thoughts.\r\n\r\nWe use the materials during morning discussions, partner share time, and small group instruction. The students practice taking turns, listening respectfully, and sharing their ideas clearly. One of the most powerful moments happened when a student who is usually very shy volunteered to share her thinking during a class discussion using the new speaking tool. She spoke softly at first, but the class listened closely and celebrated her bravery. Her smile afterward showed just how meaningful that moment was for her.\r\n\r\nThe technology makes it easier for students to project their voice and feel heard. It supports language development for both English learners and native speakers by helping each student find confidence in speaking. Students are building vocabulary, improving sentence structure, and developing strong communication habits that will support them in every area of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a place where every voice matters. Thank you for helping my students grow as confident communicators and thoughtful listeners.","fullyFundedDate":1762266338000,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-learning-building-confidence/9712928/","projectTitle":"Voices of Learning: Building Confidence and Communication in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9712917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Organized Minds Building Responsibility and Focus in Our Classroom. When our materials arrived, the students were eager to explore them and learn how they would help us throughout the day. The new resources have already made a meaningful impact on how we learn, work, and take care of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the organizational tools and classroom supplies during independent work and small group learning time. The students now have clearly defined spaces and materials that help them stay focused and responsible for their work area. One of the most memorable moments was when students transitioned between learning centers calmly and independently without needing teacher reminders. Several students proudly shared that they felt more grown up because they were able to manage their workspace and supplies on their own.\r\n\r\nThese materials have created a classroom environment that supports independence and self regulation. Students are able to find what they need, complete tasks, and clean up successfully. This has led to more time spent learning and less time spent redirecting or reteaching routines. Our next steps will include helping students apply these habits to partner work and small collaborative projects, where they will continue practicing communication and responsibility together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a calm and focused space where students feel confident in their abilities and proud of their progress. Thank you for believing in our classroom and supporting the growth of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1762266385264,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-building-responsibility/9712917/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds: Building Responsibility and Focus in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9712901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Learning Together Building Kindness Responsibility and Independence in Our Classroom. When the materials arrived, my students were excited to explore them and immediately began asking questions about how we would use them. These materials have helped us build a classroom environment where students learn how to work together, share space and materials, and take responsibility for their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the resources during our community routines and learning centers. One of the most memorable moments was when students worked together to set up and clean up a shared activity area without reminders. They were so proud to say that they took care of their classroom all by themselves. The new materials make it easier for students to organize their work, choose tools with purpose, and understand that our classroom is a shared space that we all care for.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our class involve using these routines and shared materials during group projects and small group learning time. Students will continue practicing how to communicate kindly, listen to one another, and support classmates who are still learning specific tasks. These skills go far beyond academics. They help students grow as thoughtful and responsible members of our classroom community and the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our learning space calmer, more welcoming, and more meaningful. Thank you for helping my students learn to care for each other and for the place where we learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1762266257120,"projectUrl":"project/learning-together-building-kindness-re/9712901/","projectTitle":"Learning Together: Building Kindness, Responsibility and Independence in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9527928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Learning in Order Building Independence and Responsibility in Our Classroom. When the new materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. They were eager to explore the different ways the organizational tools and classroom supplies could be used. These materials helped us create learning spaces where students feel confident, calm, and ready to take ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nWe introduced the materials during morning routines, and students practiced gathering supplies from the organized stations and returning them properly. One of the most meaningful moments was when a student who often feels overwhelmed during transitions proudly said, \"I did it myself.\" With these resources, students are building independence in small everyday tasks, such as choosing materials, setting up their workspace, and cleaning up after learning centers. These skills can seem small, but in kindergarten they are actually powerful steps toward responsibility and self confidence.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our classroom is applying these routines to group projects and shared work tasks. Students will use the organized materials during collaborative learning time, where they will practice communicating, sharing roles, and completing tasks together. The classroom now feels more peaceful and productive, and students know that our space belongs to all of us and we are responsible for caring for it.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped our students develop important lifelong habits. Thank you for believing in our work, our growth, and our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1762266425641,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-order-building-independence/9527928/","projectTitle":"Learning in Order: Building Independence and Responsibility in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9525838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project STEM Ready Organized Workspaces and Tech Tools. Your generosity has brought excitement, focus, and confidence into our classroom. When our materials arrived, the students were eager to explore and use them. The new tools have helped us create organized learning areas where students can work independently and collaboratively, both with their technology tools and with hands on materials.\r\n\r\nThe privacy boards and organization tools allow us to set up focused centers during literacy and math time. Students are now able to work directly in front of their devices or notebooks without distraction. This has been especially helpful during our digital learning programs, where students must stay engaged and follow multi step tasks. I have seen students take pride in logging in on their own, tracking progress, and showing responsibility over their learning tools.\r\n\r\nWe also use the organization tools to create technology rotations where small groups explore educational software and interactive activities. One student in particular has grown so much in confidence. At the beginning of the year, he struggled to stay focused and became frustrated easily. Now he takes ownership of logging in, uses his device with purpose, and proudly shares his completed activities with the class.\r\n\r\nThese tools have helped us build independence, patience, and curiosity. The classroom now feels more structured, peaceful, and ready for learning. Your support has made a meaningful difference in building strong daily routines and giving students a place where they feel comfortable and confident. Thank you for believing in our classroom and in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760710562104,"projectUrl":"project/stem-ready-organized-workspaces-and-tec/9525838/","projectTitle":"STEM Ready: Organized Workspaces and Tech Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9491856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project STEM Ready Organized Tools for Bright Innovators. When our materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. They immediately noticed how organized and inviting our learning spaces felt. The privacy boards allowed us to create calm workstations where students could focus during independent reading and math centers. Students have been practicing staying in their own space, taking responsibility for their supplies, and celebrating the work they complete on their own.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite classroom moments was during independent math practice. Students used the privacy boards to help stay focused while working on counting and number-writing tasks. After we finished, several students proudly shared how they \"did their work all by myself\" and felt confident in what they had learned. These small successes are powerful in kindergarten, because they build independence, pride, and trust.\r\n\r\nThe books have also been a joyful addition to our learning. We read Cookies for Santa Double Facts during math, and students made real world connections between stories, numbers, and traditions. The students were engaged, smiling, and eager to share their own experiences. These stories helped us make math feel meaningful and connected to daily life.\r\n\r\nThe air fresheners have helped create a clean and welcoming environment where students feel calm and comfortable. A pleasant classroom environment teaches students to value their space, care for their materials, and treat our classroom community with respect.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us build a learning environment where focus, responsibility, care, and community are practiced every day. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping them grow with confidence and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1762265295127,"projectUrl":"project/stem-ready-organized-tools-for-bright-i/9491856/","projectTitle":"STEM-Ready: Organized Tools for Bright Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9528110,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten classroom has been filled with excitement and creativity through Bright Beginnings: A Joyful Start Through Storytelling and Creativity. The materials you helped provide have transformed our daily lessons into interactive, hands-on learning experiences where students can explore their imagination and express themselves through stories, art, and technology.\r\n\r\nThe new storytelling tools have helped my students build confidence in sharing their ideas while improving their language and literacy skills. Many of my students are bilingual, and these resources allow them to connect their English and Spanish learning in meaningful ways. They love using the technology to illustrate their stories, record their voices, and collaborate with their classmates. It has truly brought our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nOne of the most inspiring things has been watching my quieter students open up as they create and share their work. A few who once hesitated to speak in front of others now eagerly present their stories to the class with pride. Your donation has not only enriched our classroom but has helped build joy, confidence, and curiosity in each of my students. Thank you for believing in the power of storytelling and for giving my little learners such a bright beginning.","fullyFundedDate":1758831310687,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-a-joyful-start-throug/9528110/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings: A Joyful Start Through Storytelling and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9606777,"projectId":9257136,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donations! My kids use the supplies daily for writing, and creating colorful masterpieces! The books are on the shelf, patiently, and excitedly waiting to be read at the end of the year during our novel study! My kids love to read, my classroom library is in constant use. \r\nWith our novel study books, the students will practice analyzing the story elements chapter by chapter. I am so excited to begin, especially with such beloved books like Babe, and The Tale of Despereaux.","fullyFundedDate":1746785916155,"projectUrl":"project/novel-studies-and-supplies/9257136/","projectTitle":"Novel Studies and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606777_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744670261059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606777"},{"teacherId":9808479,"projectId":9712941,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and curiosity! The new STEM materials have transformed our learning space into a hands-on lab where students explore, build, and discover with joy.\r\nOne unforgettable moment was when my students first saw the new resources, they gasped, clapped, and immediately began asking questions like, \"Can we build something today?\" We kicked off with a simple engineering challenge using building blocks, and their teamwork and creativity were truly inspiring. One group even designed a \"rainbow bridge\" and proudly explained how it could hold weight!\r\nThese materials have become a daily part of our learning routine, helping students develop problem-solving skills and confidence. Our next step is to dive into a unit on patterns and measurement, where students will use these tools to create and test their own designs.\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to nurture these young minds through meaningful, hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758289003273,"projectUrl":"project/stem-motivation-hands-on-rewards-for-cu/9712941/","projectTitle":"STEM Motivation: Hands-On Rewards for Curious Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cebrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808479_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732991080898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cebrian"},{"teacherId":9725179,"projectId":9420919,"letterContent":"We would like to say thank you for supporting our diverse needs in the life skills classroom. Using our motor lab we have been able to learn more about sensory needs while using equipment donated by you all. Our classroom has had the opportunity to structure time\r\ninto the daily schedule where we can explore, move, play, and enjoy our sensory breaks. Without your help this would not be possible and we appreciate you so much. We are able to use our jump ropes for physical fitness break. We can use our soccer balls and basketballs indoors and outdoors. Allowing us to have own area to play and enjoy PE. Once again thank you so much for your support. North Shore Elementary Life Skills team.","fullyFundedDate":1750893264196,"projectUrl":"project/motorsports-sensory-lab/9420919/","projectTitle":"Motor/Sports Sensory Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De Anda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9725179"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16571","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":891,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.8,"schoolId":16571,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Shore Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Shore Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/galena-park-independent-school-district/north-shore-elementary-school/16571"}