{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Acres Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4616462,"projectId":9465993,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you for the generous donations you gave to supply us with the items in our project. The sports theme this year is encouraging all of the students & staff to be a TEAM. We are teaching our students that working together can help us achieve anything together. \r\nSimple things such as decorations and supplies help create an environment that they are excited about & proud of. We have use the borders, and decor to hang up a variety of bulletins around the library. Some of the posters have motivational quotes that our older students have really paid attention to and used in their daily life. \r\nThe simple supplies like cardstock, clorox wipes, and pens are everyday items that are used frequently in the library. I try to create fun and engaging crafts and lessons for all of our students and having the extra paper helps. Cleanliness is a must in our library due to the fact that the entire student body & staff use the space and keeping the germs to a minimal is important for everyone's health.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and generous hearts. We are so grateful to people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1758900711662,"projectUrl":"project/one-team-one-dream/9465993/","projectTitle":"One Team, One Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pecina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4616462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599373815719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4616462"},{"teacherId":9781727,"projectId":9336057,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your support, which has brought wonderful new magazines and books into our classroom. The magazines have been a fantastic addition, giving students a real-world perspective on current news in science and technology. Through these texts, students are developing critical skills such as analyzing informational content, understanding cause and effect, and connecting what they read to everyday life. These lessons help them become more informed and curious about the world around them, building essential literacy skills that go beyond traditional stories.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become lively and purposeful. Students eagerly dive into the magazines to explore the latest discoveries and innovations, discussing how these developments impact society and their own lives. Alongside the magazines, the new books remain a big hit, sparking imagination and creativity through captivating stories. This balance between nonfiction articles and engaging narratives creates a rich reading environment that appeals to a wide range of interests and learning styles.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are especially curious about science and technology have shown a new excitement for reading, motivated by the timely and relevant content in the magazines. These texts have helped them see reading as a way to stay informed and think critically about the world. Meanwhile, many other students continue to enjoy the books, finding joy and inspiration in stories that fuel their love of reading. Together, these resources have truly transformed our classroom into a place where learning and curiosity thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1747254869822,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-books-and-writing/9336057/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity: Books and Writing Magazines for Young Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781727_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727408546010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781727"},{"teacherId":9781727,"projectId":9235882,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant space where students are discovering the joy and power of reading through a fresh collection of engaging books. These new texts have introduced important skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness. Students are learning how to analyze characters' motivations, make connections between stories and their own lives, and explore diverse perspectives that broaden their understanding of the world. These lessons go beyond simple comprehension—they help build lifelong readers who think deeply and feel deeply about the stories they encounter.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now a dynamic, interactive experience. Students gather in small groups to discuss themes and ideas, share predictions, and ask questions that spark curiosity. We incorporate activities that support vocabulary growth and fluency, but also encourage personal reflection and creative responses. Many students choose to read independently or recommend books to their peers, creating a community where reading is celebrated and shared. The energy and excitement around books have grown noticeably, making reading an anticipated part of each day.\r\n\r\nParticularly, students who previously struggled with engagement or confidence in reading are thriving with these new books. The relatable characters and diverse genres have sparked interest and motivation that we hadn't seen before. For example, some students who were hesitant readers have begun to volunteer to read aloud and share their thoughts, showing increased confidence and pride in their progress. It's truly inspiring to watch how this project has opened doors for many of our learners, helping them build skills and a love for reading that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746670283264,"projectUrl":"project/essential-resources-for-student-growth/9235882/","projectTitle":"Essential Resources for Student Growth: Fueling Minds for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781727_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727408546010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781727"},{"teacherId":4616462,"projectId":9244947,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the amazing donations that we received for our books! Our students are so excited to have many new titles that either show themselves in the stories and/or are in their native language. \r\nMany of our students come from homes where English is not their first language. Giving them books that reflect their homes and culture is crucial for them to become successful lifelong readers. \r\nTrue readers should see themselves in stories so they can relate. By adding these books to our collection, our students have more opportunities for that. \r\nThank you so much for sharing your love and support!","fullyFundedDate":1746670282932,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-with-early-/9244947/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading with Early & Diverse Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pecina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4616462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599373815719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4616462"},{"teacherId":2491194,"projectId":9243622,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous support has had on my students through the new books you helped provide. These texts have introduced a rich variety of skills and lessons, spanning math concepts, animal studies, and the lives of important figures in science. Students are not only learning about numbers and formulas but are also exploring the natural world and scientific discoveries through engaging stories and vibrant illustrations. This diverse collection has truly expanded their horizons and deepened their understanding across multiple subjects.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom has become a dynamic and integrated experience. Although my focus is on math and science, students eagerly dive into books about weather patterns, planets, animals, plants, and matter. This cross-disciplinary reading encourages curiosity and helps them make connections between what they explore in lessons and what they read independently. It has enriched their vocabulary and strengthened their comprehension skills, all while fueling a genuine love of learning.\r\n\r\nOne particular student who has especially benefited is a young learner from Colombia, who was delighted to find a book about Bogotá. This connection to his home sparked enthusiasm and pride, encouraging him to share his knowledge and experiences with the class. It's moments like these that highlight the profound personal impact these resources have, making learning relevant and meaningful for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support continues to inspire and empower my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746670282821,"projectUrl":"project/loving-bilingual-books/9243622/","projectTitle":"Loving Bilingual Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2491194_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504229698431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-ponce"},{"teacherId":9752166,"projectId":8930842,"letterContent":"My students have loved using the materials that were provided for us through your generous donations. They are asking daily what can I look at under they digital microscopes and are bringing things that they may find in our environment to STEAM Lab to look at. Their faces light up when they come to STEAM Lab.\r\n\r\nThe hands on experiences for them and the smiles on their faces say it all. This helps makes learning fun and exciting and they cannot wait to come back to STEAM Lab. I love to support their love of learning and to create a well rounded future for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1739677192544,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-a-steam-lab/8930842/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning in a Steam Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9752166"},{"teacherId":4616462,"projectId":9001156,"letterContent":"Your kind generosity has enlightened our students. When they come into the library, they are wanting to discover new books that they can read. This year I have seen a love of reading increase due to the fact that donors, like you, have donated new titles to our collection. Keeping the collection fresh and updated allows our readers to get excited for stories they have never seen or for a favorite story in a new copy. Providing new books to our students is a top priority because our collection is aging every year. Ensuring that our school community has an updated collection will help with fostering their love of reading and overall academic success in literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1736635313827,"projectUrl":"project/early-childhood-picture-book-refresh/9001156/","projectTitle":"Early Childhood Picture Book Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pecina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4616462_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599373815719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4616462"},{"teacherId":9565564,"projectId":9030292,"letterContent":"I woul like to express my sincere gratitude towards your contributions to my bilingual classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, my students are happy writers and thriving in both of their languages. With your donations I was able to buy a whole set of individual magnetic white boards and a box of dry erasers. I often use these to make me lesson interactive, fun and enjoyable. They are so helpful to use them when we are doing stations and of course small groups. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity and kindness to bilingual classrooms like mine.","fullyFundedDate":1738180286801,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-classroom/9030292/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9565564"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14572","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":378,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":75.2,"schoolId":14572,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Golden Acres Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Golden Acres Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/pasadena-independent-school-district/golden-acres-elementary-school/14572"}