{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9634509,"projectId":9663652,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our newcomer students have had the opportunity to find their voices in English and feel confident expressing themselves in the classroom. The donations allowed us to provide engaging materials, activities, and resources that make learning English fun and accessible. Students who were once hesitant to speak up are now participating in discussions, asking questions, and sharing their ideas with peers. Your contributions have helped create a safe and encouraging environment where students can practice, grow, and build the language skills they need to succeed academically and socially. Most importantly, your support has shown these students that their voices matter — giving them confidence, pride, and a stronger sense of belonging in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1757515601417,"projectUrl":"project/helping-newcomers-find-their-voice-in-en/9663652/","projectTitle":"Helping Newcomers Find Their Voice in English","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634509_orig.jpg?crop=2088,2088,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730986861464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634509"},{"teacherId":8596683,"projectId":8514660,"letterContent":"Our garden and outdoor area are flourishing thanks to you! My students built and painted beautiful birdhouses and they were so proud to have a project that they can see everyday they are outside at school. Some students chose to take their birdhouse and hang it up at home. The smiles on their faces were wonderful!\r\nThis project gave these students a sense of purpose and joy and responsibility for our school. The values this project taught could not have been possible without you!\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1722010372187,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-birds-to-the-garden/8514660/","projectTitle":"Bring the Birds to the Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8596683_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721764936894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8596683"},{"teacherId":9067949,"projectId":9217385,"letterContent":"your generous donation has made our end of the year a memorable one. All the donations from this project were accepted with so much gratitude. The students all had so much fun and the treats were tasty as well. When the gifts were given students were excited and happy to be receiving all the goodies. The gift they were excited the most to get were the leis and the sunglasses. They also mentioned that the decorations were very cute along with the bags. We thank you for choosing to give to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1743383775187,"projectUrl":"project/goods-for-end-of-the-year-party/9217385/","projectTitle":"Goods For End Of The Year Party","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067949"},{"teacherId":9634509,"projectId":9478733,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to donating the funds for the books. Some of the skills and lessons that will be taught through the books will be cultural conversations and starting that lesson exposing children to what other cultures we have. Igniting their questions and curiosity of the their classmates cultures. \r\nReading in my classroom ( well more office space) looks like by having small groups of students 3-4 students at a time and reading a book out-loud due to many are very behind in reading but benefit from hearing the articulation of the words. \r\nI think the book that will be most excited to read because they point to it every time they walk in is \"Where are you form\"? By Yamile Saied Mendez. \r\n\r\nWe serve a very diverse population of students that mainly are from Central and South America and will be able to connect with the story.","fullyFundedDate":1753708884533,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-empowered-readers/9478733/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books, Empowered Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634509_orig.jpg?crop=2088,2088,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730986861464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634509"},{"teacherId":9634509,"projectId":9478868,"letterContent":"I can't express the amount of joy that my students felt when they saw our snack basket restocked all the new goodies. Some of them even said that they're parents wouldn't have to stress about buying snacks for bit cause now they had snacks that they could eat at my classroom and the other snacks they could save and eat at home. \r\nI am using the snack stock that came in for morning snack allowing students to stop by and grab something to start their day, I have shared some with our neighborhood middle school down the street who also face food insecurity. \r\n\r\nBeing at the biggest elementary school in Plano, snacks and food resources tend to go by really fast. I am trying my best to ensure that the snacks are going to kiddos that need it and that have in some cases no other way to get snacks from their parents. \r\n\r\nI have even made a basket for sweet and savory options for the kids to give them a sense of choice that maybe they dont get at home. They by far have loved every snack and are very thankful to know that people like you are willing to help them stay less hungry as they are learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756469401175,"projectUrl":"project/no-child-should-learn-hungry/9478868/","projectTitle":"No Child Should Learn Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634509_orig.jpg?crop=2088,2088,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730986861464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634509"},{"teacherId":9515836,"projectId":9122607,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom became an even more joyful and motivating space for learning! The prizes you helped provide for our treasure box were a game-changer for classroom management. My students lit up every time they earned a chance to choose from the treasure box—it was amazing how a small prize could encourage big responsibility, kindness, and effort. These incentives helped build a positive classroom culture where students were eager to participate and stay on track.\r\n\r\nAlong with the treasure box items, we were also so excited to receive new books for our classroom library. The day the books arrived, my students couldn't wait to flip through them and dive into new stories. They gathered around, pointed out titles, and took turns reading aloud to one another—it was such a heartwarming moment that reminded me how powerful a good book can be. During that time, we were working on building reading stamina and developing strong independent reading habits, so having fresh, engaging titles in our library made a huge impact.\r\n\r\nYour support truly made a difference. Thank you for giving my students the tools to feel successful, celebrated, and inspired. We remain so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1740595999027,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hearts-and-minds-in-a-dual-langu/9122607/","projectTitle":"Growing Hearts and Minds in a Dual Language Kindergarten Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9515836_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740111622344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsramirezclass"},{"teacherId":9634509,"projectId":9064251,"letterContent":"Receiving STEM kits had a powerful impact on my students, especially because many of them come from low-income households and don't always have access to hands-on learning tools at home. These kits opened up new opportunities for exploration, creativity, and confidence-building. My students were genuinely excited each time they got to open a kit—it felt like a gift, sparking curiosity and joy. For many, it was their first time working with materials that allowed them to build, experiment, and see science in action. It not only enhanced their understanding of STEM concepts but also made them feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep learning.","fullyFundedDate":1740697483243,"projectUrl":"project/stem-quest-discover-build-innovate/9064251/","projectTitle":"STEM Quest: Discover, Build, Innovate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634509_orig.jpg?crop=2088,2088,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730986861464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634509"},{"teacherId":8273373,"projectId":8223110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Let's Get Writing\" project! Your generous contributions allowed my kindergarteners to receive notebooks, pencils, crayons, and a variety of writing utensils that have truly brought our writing lessons to life. The day the supplies arrived, my students were bubbling with excitement—each of them eagerly selected their new materials and proudly labeled their notebooks, ready to begin their writing journey. These tools gave my students a sense of ownership over their work, and I immediately noticed an increase in their confidence and enthusiasm during writing time.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, we've been able to launch daily writing journals where students practice forming sentences, expressing ideas, and adding illustrations to their stories. One memorable moment was when a student who typically hesitated to write independently used her new crayons to illustrate a detailed picture of her family and then proudly wrote a full sentence to describe it. That sense of joy and accomplishment is exactly what I hoped this project would bring. As we continue through the school year, we'll use these materials for narrative writing, labeling diagrams, and even making \"mini books\" to build foundational literacy skills. Your support has helped spark a love of writing in my young learners, and I can't thank you enough for that.","fullyFundedDate":1713274038542,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-writing/8223110/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gigi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8273373_orig.jpg?crop=1248,1248,x320,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752161856981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgigi"},{"teacherId":8273373,"projectId":8223168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, Positive Behavior Rewards for Kindergarten. Thanks to your contributions, our classroom treasure box is now filled with exciting and motivating items that my students can't wait to earn each week! From the moment they saw the new rewards, their eyes lit up with excitement, and their eagerness to display positive behavior increased instantly. The ability to \"cash in\" their hard-earned Dojo points every Friday has created a sense of anticipation, accountability, and pride in their actions throughout the week.\r\n\r\nThese resources have transformed the tone of our classroom in a powerful way. I've noticed a significant shift in how students support one another, stay on task, and work toward our shared classroom goals. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who had struggled with self-regulation beam with pride as he earned enough points to choose a reward for the first time—it was a turning point that motivated him to keep making positive choices. These small, tangible rewards have fostered a culture of encouragement and celebration, allowing my students to see that their efforts matter. We will continue using these tools to reinforce positive behaviors as we move into new learning goals and projects, and your kindness will continue to make an impact every step of the way.","fullyFundedDate":1713538654019,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-reward/8223168/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gigi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8273373_orig.jpg?crop=1248,1248,x320,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752161856981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgigi"},{"teacherId":9067949,"projectId":9089848,"letterContent":"thank you again for your kind donations. My students are really loving the stools and bean bags. They were happy that every time they came to teacher table they didn't have to bring their chair because we had stools. My students are also loving the bean bag and are always racing to see who is the first one to get to the bean bag. The games are also so much fun. They are really enjoy playing the new games. \r\nAgain, thank you for making a huge impact on my students and making our school year a success.","fullyFundedDate":1739632028624,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-flexible-seating/9089848/","projectTitle":"Help With Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9067949"},{"teacherId":2502059,"projectId":9254048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project: Comprehension Read-Alouds for Dyslexia Small Groups! Although the original read-aloud books were unavailable, your donation allowed me to purchase a wide range of helpful and engaging supplies. From sticky notes and pencils to therapy putty, handwriting charts, and scissors for fine motor development, these materials will support my students' phonics work, motor skill development, and writing expression. Your kindness is making a real impact on their learning journey! We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1745816098440,"projectUrl":"project/comprehension-read-alouds-for-dyslexia-s/9254048/","projectTitle":"Comprehension Read-Alouds for Dyslexia Small Groups!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2502059_orig.png?crop=1497,1497,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737477602080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitneyworley"},{"teacherId":2502059,"projectId":9247552,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and for helping my students get some read-aloud books that they love! My students are already enjoying the stories and can't wait to read through every one of them.\r\n\r\nThese books are perfect for pairing with our comprehension lessons to deepen understanding and engagement. They also provide great opportunities to practice phonological awareness skills such as rhyme recognition, syllable segmentation, and sound blending- all essential building blocks for developing strong readers.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to our classroom. Thank you again for making a real difference in my students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1744557226378,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud-books-for-dyslexia-groups/9247552/","projectTitle":"Read-Aloud Books for Dyslexia Groups!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2502059_orig.png?crop=1497,1497,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737477602080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitneyworley"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8883","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":753,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":8883,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mitchell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mitchell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/plano-independent-school-district/mitchell-elementary-school/8883"}