{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Allen & William Arnold Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6688851,"projectId":10096298,"letterContent":"We want to sincerely thank our donors for supporting our student project focused on providing basic school supplies.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we've been able to secure essential items like notebooks, pens, pencils, folders, and other classroom materials that many students would otherwise go without. These supplies have already made a real difference—helping students stay organized, complete assignments, and feel more prepared and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just provided materials; it has helped create a more equitable and encouraging learning environment. We're seeing students engage more fully and take greater pride in their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of this effort and for investing in student success.","fullyFundedDate":1771438794916,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/10096298/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6688851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622687321421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6688851"},{"teacherId":6688851,"projectId":10076239,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous donors for supporting our Dr. Seuss–themed literacy project and providing essential classroom materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to bring Dr. Seuss stories and activities to life with engaging books, colorful reading materials, worksheets, art supplies, and hands-on learning resources. These materials have helped make reading more exciting and accessible for our students.\r\n\r\nStudents have especially enjoyed exploring classic Dr. Seuss books while participating in creative literacy activities that build vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of reading. The playful and imaginative nature of the materials has encouraged more participation and enthusiasm in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only supplied materials—it has helped inspire a lifelong love of reading. We are truly grateful for your support in making learning fun, meaningful, and memorable for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770229474767,"projectUrl":"project/read-across-america/10076239/","projectTitle":"Read Across America!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6688851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622687321421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6688851"},{"teacherId":6688851,"projectId":9821013,"letterContent":"This classroom cleaning supplies project has made a meaningful difference for our students and our learning environment. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to obtain essential cleaning materials that have helped us maintain a safer, healthier, and more welcoming classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, it was often difficult to keep our classroom consistently clean due to limited supplies. With the donated cleaning products, students now learn and work in a space that is more organized and hygienic. Desks, tables, and shared materials are regularly disinfected, which has helped reduce the spread of germs and illness among students. As a result, attendance has improved, and students are able to focus more on learning rather than worrying about their environment.\r\n\r\nThis project has also taught students the importance of responsibility and teamwork. They take pride in helping keep their classroom clean and understand how a well-maintained space supports better learning. It has encouraged positive habits that extend beyond the classroom as well.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful to our donors for their support. Your contribution has had a direct and lasting impact on our students' health, comfort, and academic success. Thank you for helping us create a cleaner and more positive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769332572729,"projectUrl":"project/bye-bye-germs/9821013/","projectTitle":"Bye Bye Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6688851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622687321421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6688851"},{"teacherId":9323780,"projectId":9874348,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has headphones and privacy screens that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience. Because of you, students can stay focused, minimize distractions, and fully engage with their work—especially during independent practice and important assessments.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to access digital resources, listen to lessons, and practice skills at their own pace without disrupting others. At the same time, the privacy screens give them a sense of personal space, helping them feel more confident and secure while working.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a calm, productive environment where every student has the opportunity to do their best. We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769097399397,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-minds-confident-learners/9874348/","projectTitle":"Quiet Minds, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anzaldua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744682681782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323780"},{"teacherId":10353968,"projectId":10084696,"letterContent":"We wanted to take this time to give our personal thanks for your kindness and generosity. You have impacted our classroom with so much love and attention, and we can only show a small token of appreciation with writing this letter. \r\n\r\nOur students work hard and are dedicated to always try their best at school. We show them how to be responsible and sensible future leaders of tomorrow. With strong and kind leaders like you, I can further explain and demonstrate to my students how we can be better people by helping others like you have helped us.\r\n\r\nLet's celebrate kindness and support for one another! <3","fullyFundedDate":1774963807374,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-different-modalities/10084696/","projectTitle":"Learning with Different Modalities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353968_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763494429398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353968"},{"teacherId":10353968,"projectId":9907587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your loving and generous support. My students received a blessing this holiday season from the kindness of your hearts. I want to send a personal thank you for helping fund my classroom project towards success. \r\n\r\nParents withing the community of families that were directly affected by this project are also thankful for what has been done by your commitment to kindness, prosperity and continued learning in education.\r\n\r\n\r\nOnce again, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts and rest assure that we will continue to try our best to bring up a better world that is kind.","fullyFundedDate":1765964367166,"projectUrl":"project/merry-bright/9907587/","projectTitle":"Merry & Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353968_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763494429398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353968"},{"teacherId":6176509,"projectId":9231540,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, these books are in high demand, and when I say high demand... I mean HIGH DEMAND! The kiddos absolutely loved these books, both boys and girls alike. They have turned out to be one of the most popular series in our classroom. I honestly was not expecting that. \r\n\r\nDuring our silent sustained reading, these are one of the series you will always find someone reading. It is pretty cool when I walk around and catch my students smiling at something they have read. \r\n\r\nOne of the lessons I have taught using the Taco and PIzza books is characters and their traits. Students learned about how character's feelings can change through the course of a story. It was such a neat lesson to teach because of how engaged the students were with the story line.","fullyFundedDate":1744248469641,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-build-it-they-will-come/9231540/","projectTitle":"If You Build It, They Will Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559010230532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosalinda-munoz"},{"teacherId":6688851,"projectId":9874820,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that will make a real difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has brought more than just supplies into our classroom — it has brought excitement, motivation, and a renewed sense of possibility. My students were thrilled to see the new materials arrive, and their enthusiasm is contagious.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, it's incredibly encouraging to know that there are people like you who believe in the power of education and are willing to invest in the future of students you've never met. Your generosity reminds us that we are not alone — we are part of a larger community that values learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting impact in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764883513403,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-kindness-in-action-snack-bags-for/9874820/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Kindness in Action: Snack Bags for Families in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6688851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622687321421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6688851"},{"teacherId":6688851,"projectId":9913582,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that will make a real difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has brought more than just supplies into our classroom — it has brought excitement, motivation, and a renewed sense of possibility. My students were thrilled to see the new materials arrive, and their enthusiasm is contagious.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, it's incredibly encouraging to know that there are people like you who believe in the power of education and are willing to invest in the future of students you've never met. Your generosity reminds us that we are not alone — we are part of a larger community that values learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting impact in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764697876352,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-surprise/9913582/","projectTitle":"Christmas Surprise","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6688851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622687321421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6688851"},{"teacherId":6688851,"projectId":9883297,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that will make a real difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has brought more than just supplies into our classroom — it has brought excitement, motivation, and a renewed sense of possibility. My students were thrilled to see the new materials arrive, and their enthusiasm is contagious.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, it's incredibly encouraging to know that there are people like you who believe in the power of education and are willing to invest in the future of students you've never met. Your generosity reminds us that we are not alone — we are part of a larger community that values learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting impact in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763566746155,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-technology/9883297/","projectTitle":"Learning through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6688851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622687321421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6688851"},{"teacherId":6176509,"projectId":9191529,"letterContent":"Wohoooooo!!!!! My kiddos were so freaking excited when our books came in. It was giggles galore! It is so cute seeing my students trying to be the first ones to get their hands on the books. We had to start using a \"fair cup\" to determine who gets to read them first. \r\n\r\nOne of cool ways I have used these books is talk about friendship and acceptance. My students were able to explore how Buzz and Fly Guy form a bond despite being different. We discussed differences and judging by character, not appearance. \r\n\r\nOverall, these books have been a great addition to our classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1742918655890,"projectUrl":"project/fly-into-reading/9191529/","projectTitle":"Fly Into Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559010230532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosalinda-munoz"},{"teacherId":6176509,"projectId":9191454,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, why I never thought of this before...I have no idea! Definitely, a game changer. \r\n\r\nHaving sharpeners in each team has helped eliminate wasted time. Additionally, having a manager in each team responsible for their team sharpener has made the use of it run more smoothly. \r\n\r\nYou know what has been unexpected. I have adults who love trying out our pencil sharpeners. We have become the \"cool\" classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you sooooooo much for being part of my students' educational journey. 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