{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kelly - Pharr Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6753453,"projectId":10262274,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom! The new technology gives my students more opportunities to learn in an interactive and engaging way. They are able to explore new ideas, practice important skills, and use technology to support their learning in ways that make lessons more exciting and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is being able to learn through hands-on experiences and interactive activities. They are eager to participate, collaborate with their classmates, and discover new ways to solve problems.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed students who may be quieter or less confident during traditional lessons becoming more engaged when using the technology. It gives them a chance to participate at their own pace, build confidence, and celebrate their progress. Seeing their excitement and curiosity reminds me how valuable your generosity is.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn, explore, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788367427069,"projectUrl":"project/print-learn-and-succeed-in-fourth-grad/10262274/","projectTitle":"Print, Learn, and Succeed in Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monica Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6753453"},{"teacherId":4223376,"projectId":10220296,"letterContent":"Storyworks has brought fresh, engaging reading into our classroom. My students are using the articles and stories to practice important skills such as finding text evidence, making inferences, identifying main ideas, building vocabulary, and comparing texts. The variety of fiction, nonfiction, and other genres gives us new ways to practice these skills while learning about interesting topics.\r\n\r\nReading time has become something my students look forward to. We read and discuss the texts together, work with partners, and complete activities that help them think more deeply about what they read. I especially enjoy seeing students who once hesitated to participate become more willing to share their ideas and go back to the text for evidence. Thank you for helping my students grow into stronger, more confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1778207223448,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-literacy-skills-with-story/10220296/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Literacy Skills With Storyworks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. 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These supplies allow me to provide hands-on activities, small-group instruction, and individualized practice based on each student's needs. Something as simple as having the right classroom materials can help a student feel more prepared, confident, and independent.\r\n\r\nWe will continue putting these supplies to good use as we work toward our students' individual reading and math goals throughout the school year. Every small step forward is something worth celebrating in our classroom. Thank you for helping us turn everyday supplies into opportunities for extraordinary progress!","fullyFundedDate":1778022615021,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-for-extraordinary-prog/10114161/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies for Extraordinary Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J. Benavides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286276_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708308819378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286276"},{"teacherId":9286276,"projectId":10056541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students! The materials from this project are being used regularly during our math and reading instruction. The calculators have been especially helpful during math lessons, allowing my students to focus on practicing important skills and solving problems with greater confidence. The organizational materials have also helped us keep our learning materials accessible and ready to use, which makes our instructional time run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they saw the new materials and learned that they were specifically for our classroom. As a special education teacher, I work with students who have different learning needs, and having the right resources available can make such a difference. These materials are helping my students become more independent, organized, and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building their math and reading skills while encouraging greater independence. We will continue using these resources during small-group instruction and individualized practice throughout the school year. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide them with tools that support their success. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776457209868,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-success-calculators-and-or/10056541/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Success: Calculators and Organization for Math and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J. 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The pretend play toys you donated will allow our students to become chefs, doctors, parents, teachers, community helpers, and so much more. Their imaginations can take them anywhere!\r\n\r\nThese toys are much more than just fun classroom materials. They provide our students with opportunities to practice important skills while they play. As they pretend and create different scenarios, they learn how to communicate with one another, share, take turns, cooperate, solve problems, and work together. They also develop language skills as they talk, tell stories, ask questions, and interact with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen how excited children become when they are given opportunities to use their imagination. A simple pretend kitchen can become a busy restaurant, a doctor's kit can turn our classroom into a medical office, and everyday objects can become anything a child's imagination can dream up. These experiences make learning exciting and allow our students to learn naturally while having fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps us create a classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to participate. Having a variety of pretend play materials gives our students different ways to express themselves and explore their interests. Some children may feel most comfortable communicating through imaginative play, and these toys provide them with a wonderful way to build confidence and connect with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest joys for a teacher is watching children learn through their own curiosity and imagination. Your donation helps make those moments possible. The smiles, laughter, conversations, and creative stories that will fill our classroom are a direct result of your thoughtfulness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and recognizing the importance of play in early childhood education. Your donation will continue to make an impact long after the toys are placed in our classroom. Each time a child picks up one of these toys, creates a new story, or invites a friend to join their game, they are learning and developing skills that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our classroom and our students. Thank you for helping us create a fun, engaging, and imaginative learning environment where our children can learn, grow, and simply enjoy beingwith.\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nOur Classroom Teacher & Students","fullyFundedDate":1765828695796,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-play-for-growing-minds/9959192/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Play for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363354"},{"teacherId":10530312,"projectId":10336446,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our music classroom cleaner, organized, and ready for learning! My students are already using the spot markers for movement and rhythm activities, while the dry erase markers, tape, and Velcro dots help with lessons and classroom organization. They were excited to see the new supplies and put them to use.\r\n\r\nThe tissues, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer are especially helpful because students share instruments and materials throughout the day. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources during rhythm, movement, and music activities as students build their skills and confidence. Thank you for making a difference in our music classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1782518178625,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-music-room-clean-and-organiz/10336446/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Music Room Clean and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10530312"},{"teacherId":9434833,"projectId":10552135,"letterContent":"My students will be putting our new Running Club resources to work during strength and conditioning activities. We use the Plyo Box for jumping and power exercises, Wall Balls for strength workouts, Durable Cones for agility drills and running stations, and Pedometers to track steps and encourage students to set personal fitness goals. When my students first saw the new equipment, they were excited to try everything and immediately wanted to know what workout we would do first.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make our Running Club practices more engaging and purposeful. My students are learning that becoming a stronger runner takes effort, consistency, and teamwork. Our next step is to continue building endurance and strength while using the Pedometers to track progress and set new goals. I am excited to see how far my students can go as they continue challenging themselves and supporting one another.","fullyFundedDate":1788190694892,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-runners-stronger-students/10552135/","projectTitle":"Stronger runners, Stronger Students","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9434833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771522747904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9434833"},{"teacherId":7571744,"projectId":10205588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us send our kindergarten students into summer with their very own Summer Adventure Kits! Their faces lit up when they saw the colorful buckets filled with sunglasses, drawing boards, bubbles, gel pens, coloring books, and jump ropes. Before sending the kits home, we talked about all the fun ways they could keep creating, writing, moving, and using their imaginations throughout the summer. It was such a special way to celebrate how much they have grown this year.\r\n\r\nThese kits gave my students opportunities to continue learning through play even after school ended. They can practice letters and words, draw and color, stay active with their jump ropes, and simply enjoy being kids. These fun activities will help keep important skills fresh as they prepare for their next school year. Thank you for making the end of kindergarten extra special and giving my students a summer filled with fun, creativity, and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778129875388,"projectUrl":"project/summer-adventure-kits/10205588/","projectTitle":"Summer Adventure Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Frias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7571744_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600979859535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7571744"},{"teacherId":4223376,"projectId":10246561,"letterContent":"Our first issues of Scholastic News have arrived, and my students immediately jumped into reading! It was wonderful seeing their excitement as they explored the articles, pictures, and real-world topics. We are using the magazines to practice main idea, supporting details, vocabulary, making inferences, and finding text evidence.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing my more hesitant readers become interested and eager to participate. The short, engaging articles make reading feel manageable while encouraging meaningful conversations and curiosity. Thank you for putting these magazines into my students' hands and helping them become more confident, informed readers. Your support is already making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778207224385,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-learning-to-the-real-world-wi/10246561/","projectTitle":"Connecting Learning to the Real World With Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. 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It has been wonderful to see students encourage one another, celebrate small improvements, and keep trying even when a skill is difficult.\r\nThank you, donors, for investing in our students and helping make physical activity more fun, meaningful, and accessible!","fullyFundedDate":1778081186904,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-fitness-with-ropeless-skipping/10055327/","projectTitle":"Jump Into Fitness With Ropeless Skipping","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9434833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771522747904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9434833"},{"teacherId":9434833,"projectId":10118632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for funding our hydration project and investing in the health, safety, and success of our students. Your support has made such a meaningful difference for our running club. Because of your generosity, our students now have a refrigerator and drinks available to help them stay hydrated before, during, and after their running activities. What may seem like a simple resource has become an important part of creating a healthier and more supportive experience for our young athletes. Our running club gives students the opportunity to be active, build endurance, develop confidence, and learn the importance of taking care of their bodies. With the new refrigerator, we now have a designated place to keep drinks cold and ready for our students. During practices, students are learning that hydration is an important part of physical activity and that taking care of their bodies is just as important as improving their running skills. After completing a challenging run or workout, students can take a moment to cool down, hydrate, and prepare for their next activity.","fullyFundedDate":1778081186743,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station-for-running-club-leade/10118632/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station for Running Club Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9434833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771522747904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9434833"},{"teacherId":5734973,"projectId":10182056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students the tools they need to grow as readers and writers! They were excited to see all the new notebooks, folders, colorful highlighters, pencils, erasers, and colored pencils ready for them to use. These materials have quickly become part of our daily literacy routine. Students are using their notebooks for writing, folders to organize their work, and highlighters and colored pencils to identify important information, revise their writing, and practice editing skills. It has been wonderful to see them take more pride and ownership in their work.\r\n\r\nOur new mobile workspace has also changed the way I am able to support students throughout the classroom. Instead of having students always come to me, I can bring my materials and instruction directly to them. I can easily move from a writing conference to a small reading group or provide one-on-one support right where a student is working. Moving forward, we will continue strengthening our writing through drafting, revising, editing, and publishing while building stronger reading skills through small-group instruction. 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