{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Shaver Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":599412,"projectId":10168737,"letterContent":"The day our packages arrived was filled with delight! When my students first saw the colorful boxes for The Genius Star, Cats & Boxes, and Genius Connection, their eyes lit up with eagerness and excitement. We already own The Genius Square, which is so popular that students regularly have to wait in line for their turn to play. Seeing this new library of games meant one major thing to them: no more waiting! They couldn't wait to open them up, dive into the challenges, and test their skills.\r\n\r\nWe have seamlessly integrated these amazing resources into our daily routines, using them as a reward after independent work is completed and as a favorite option during indoor recess. Cats & Boxes has quickly become a classroom sensation! It is incredible to watch my students huddle around the puzzle pieces, absorbed in the challenge of outsmarting the constraints. Because these games are highly visual and hands-on, my language learners and students facing academic barriers are participating on a completely level playing field. They are actively analyzing, testing ideas, and having rich academic conversations with their peers without a single worksheet in sight.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided more opportunities for every student to be engaged at the exact same time, but it has also given them a safe, motivating space to build unstoppable confidence. Thank you for investing in our room of future geniuses!","fullyFundedDate":1778102396964,"projectUrl":"project/from-guessing-to-genius-developing-reas/10168737/","projectTitle":"From Guessing to Genius: Developing Reasoning Through Logic Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhokemusick4"},{"teacherId":780658,"projectId":9624443,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our project involving base ten blocks. Our students have been actively engaging with these resources, using each piece to explore and understand place value relationships. One memorable moment was when they first interacted with the blocks; their excitement and curiosity were palpable. As we continue our lessons, these blocks are proving invaluable in deepening their comprehension. Looking ahead, we plan to integrate these tools into more complex math projects, further enhancing our students' learning experience. Thank you for being a part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1764044066219,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-place-value/9624443/","projectTitle":"Mastering Place Value","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/780658"},{"teacherId":5187889,"projectId":9658378,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Pre-Kindergarten program, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generosity in providing materials that inspire parents to read and write with their children during our recent Book Blast program. Your thoughtful contribution played a vital role in making the event both engaging and meaningful for our families.\r\n\r\nThe resources you shared encouraged parents to connect with their children through reading and writing, fostering a love for literacy that will continue to grow beyond the classroom. It was truly inspiring to see families come together, explore stories, and create lasting memories centered around books.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our mission to nurture a community of readers and writers. Your generosity and commitment to education make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1758481320066,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-and-comfort-withi-n/9658378/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness and Comfort With \"I Need a Hug\"  in Pre-K Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187889"},{"teacherId":3116636,"projectId":9630171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, 2nd Grade is ready for an exciting Arctic-themed Book Blast. Your contribution provided us with vibrant crayons, fun decorations, and engaging playing cards that will make this experience unforgettable for my students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a magical learning environment where reading feels like an adventure. We can't wait to dive into our books surrounded by the Arctic wonder you helped bring to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758481324598,"projectUrl":"project/blasting-off-into-learning-an-arctic-ad/9630171/","projectTitle":"Blasting Off into Learning: An Arctic Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3116636"},{"teacherId":8965566,"projectId":9719762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books and supporting our third-grade family literacy and STEAM event. Because of your generosity, every student who attended was able to take home books to begin or grow their at-home library. Your donation made a direct, joyful difference: children left excited to read, families left with resources to support learning at home, and our classroom libraries were strengthened for the whole year.\r\nOur students and their family members participated in reading, writing, math, and STEM activities designed to help them keep learning at home. Families rotated through hands-on stations where children practiced reading aloud, wrote short responses, solved math challenges, and completed simple STEM tasks together. Each child selected books to take home based on their interests and reading level so families left with materials they could actually use. Extra copies and sets were also added to classroom and school-level libraries for future use in lessons and family nights. \r\nBecause of your generous donation, families received concrete strategies, simple activities, and books to help support reading and math learning at home with their child. \r\nSeeing the smiles as students carried their new books home was a reminder how powerful access to books and supportive community partnerships can be. Your contribution not only provided books but also strengthened relationships between school and family. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758483056618,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-a-reader/9719762/","projectTitle":"I Spy a Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965566_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760633613565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8965566"},{"teacherId":10265234,"projectId":9719790,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our Family book-blast project! Thanks to you, my students now have access to incredible new resources that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. It was such a joyful moment that reminded me how powerful your contribution is in sparking a love for learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has opened doors for my students and given them opportunities to learn in ways that inspire and empower them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759434846022,"projectUrl":"project/decode-and-discover-a-family-literacy-a/9719790/","projectTitle":"Decode and Discover: A Family Literacy Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10265234_orig.png?crop=374,374,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758060371947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10265234"},{"teacherId":10265216,"projectId":9719765,"letterContent":"Thank You — Your Fiction Book Donation Made a Real Difference!!! \r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of fiction books to our students' home libraries. Your gift has filled important gaps and given students access to stories and authors they previously could not explore. Already we see students more excited to read during free time and class activities, and several teachers report higher participation in book discussions and reading groups.\r\nThe donation directly supports our literacy initiatives and curriculum needs by providing engaging narratives that build comprehension, vocabulary, and empathy. New books have sparked imagination and inspired creative projects, writing prompts, and lively classroom conversations that deepen understanding of character and theme.\r\nBeyond the classroom, your generosity strengthens our community by showing students that their reading matters and that others value their growth. This gift models the power of community involvement and has inspired pride across the school. We are deeply grateful for your support and the new opportunities these fiction titles create for our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759168345284,"projectUrl":"project/blast-off-with-books/9719765/","projectTitle":"Blast Off With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10265216_orig.jpg?crop=811,811,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758060091073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10265216"},{"teacherId":599412,"projectId":9486172,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to start using the new materials because they make learning active and collaborative. Color-coding grammar has become one of their favorite routines. They eagerly pass out colored pencils and highlighters, then dive into identifying parts of speech and highlighting subjects and predicates. This strategy doesn't just make grammar fun—it strengthens comprehension. When students struggle with a text, one of the first questions we ask is, \"What is the subject?\" It helps them focus on the meaning of the sentence and get back on track.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase pockets have transformed participation. Instead of calling on one student, we use our \"One, two, show me!\" routine, and every student holds up their answer at the same time. It's engaging and ensures everyone is involved. The disinfecting wipes have been essential for keeping our whisper phones and recording headphones clean, so students can safely practice fluency and comprehension. These tools have made our classroom more interactive, organized, and supportive of deeper learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762267632288,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-tidy-terrific-year/9486172/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Tidy, Terrific Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhokemusick4"},{"teacherId":9068640,"projectId":9493562,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share how our new classroom library books have made a significant impact on my students! When they first saw the materials, their faces lit up with curiosity. They had no idea I had created a project for more books, so when the boxes arrived, they were immediately asking questions about what was inside. As we opened the books, their excitement was contagious! They wanted to know who donated them and were eager to express their gratitude. \r\nIt was heartwarming to see their enthusiasm, and they even started requesting more books for future projects. These new resources have been instrumental in our lessons on text features, especially with the animal-themed books. \r\nAt the beginning of the school year, we started teaching them about text features, and now they have real books in their hands to explore and learn from. It's been an excellent way to deepen their understanding and engagement!Looking ahead, we'll continue using these books to enhance our learning. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us next, and I'm excited to keep our donors updated on our classroom adventures! Thank you for supporting our project!","fullyFundedDate":1755727652502,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-our-classroom-library/9493562/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9068640"},{"teacherId":780658,"projectId":9109187,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project. Our students thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with their parents to construct rain sticks during the \"Wild About Learning\" parent engagement event.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided were invaluable resources during our reading and writing activities. Students worked closely with their parents to identify essential text features, including pictures, diagrams, and maps. In the writing segment, they collaborated to compose facts and details about the animals highlighted in their books.\r\n\r\nThese enriching activities would not have been possible without your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746670282581,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-empowering-parents-f/9109187/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Parents for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/780658"},{"teacherId":6185626,"projectId":8291507,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our project! Your donation helped to create a fun and engaging event to celebrate our students' dedication to our state reading lists. My students have spent the year reading through the Texas Bluebonnets for 3rd and 4th graders and the Texas 2x2 list for PK-2nd graders. \r\n\r\nThis year we had 100% participation! I am sure that you know how rare that is. But, my kiddos LOVE Beach Week and they DO NOT want to be left out. DonorsChoose and supporters like you are a huge reason why our Beach Week knocks it out of the park each year. Thank you, again, for helping me celebrate the accomplishments of some amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1715170342136,"projectUrl":"project/sharks-in-the-library/8291507/","projectTitle":"Sharks in the Library!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6185626_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547063586903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-colello"},{"teacherId":6185626,"projectId":8288618,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for donating to our project! Your donation helped to create a fun and engaging event to celebrate our students' dedication to our state reading lists. My students have spent the year reading through the Texas Bluebonnets for 3rd and 4th graders and the Texas 2x2 list for PK-2nd graders. \r\n\r\nThis year we had 100% participation! I am sure that you know how rare that is. But, my kiddos LOVE Beach Week and they DO NOT want to be left out. DonorsChoose and supporters like you are a huge reason why our Beach Week knocks it out of the park each year. Thank you, again, for helping me celebrate the accomplishments of some amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1712848323333,"projectUrl":"project/beach-week-in-the-library/8288618/","projectTitle":"Beach Week in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6185626_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547063586903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-colello"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17147","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":528,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":17147,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Shaver Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Shaver Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/pasadena-independent-school-district/south-shaver-elementary-school/17147"}