{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donna Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":9697764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support you have given my project. The kids have gotten to use the books during our small groups and I can really see a difference in their academics. \r\n \r\nAs I write this message there is one little guy that pops into my head. His name is C. He is a tiny third grader. When I first saw him, I thought he must be in the wrong grade! C came in with a big personality. He had wonderful conversation but once you placed a book in his hands, he shut down. I could see the immediate change in him. He was in third grade and struggled to read in Spanish and could not read in English. He needed to grow his English reading skills in a very little amount of time. \r\n\r\nWe began our journey with sight words. They were challenging for him, but he slowly learned them. We moved on to books. I did not have a books on his level that I could use with him so I decided to print some out for him. When I handed them to him, he did not like them. He would tell me that they were not real books. It took a while but eventually he did warm up to them. I would also encourage him to keep reading because eventually he would get to read real books. \r\n\r\nThat's when your generosity popped in. The first time I handed him a real book from the library you had shared with me, his eyes lit up and a big smile showed up on his face. He exclaimed \"I can read real books now!\" I smiled and said \"Yes you can!\"\r\nHe was quickly able to enjoy all of the books from the set and I am happy to say that his growth this year has been amazing! \r\n\r\nC is not the only one of my kiddos who have used the books. They have all had an opportunity to enjoy them during out sessions. They have all shown growth from reading the texts. \r\n\r\nAgain, Thank you soo much for joining us during our journey. Your kindness has had an amazing impact on a very special set of kids.","fullyFundedDate":1767414377678,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-little-hands/9697764/","projectTitle":"Books for Little Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":9697957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my project. Like my project described, my students are special ed. Due to their disabilities, they face large hurdles when it comes to learning. All of my kids want to learn, but they struggle to be as successful as their peers. Sometimes they come in very down and it is hard for them to stay motivated in order to be successful. \r\n\r\nWhen I received the packages I was with two little ones who I was worried about. As the year progressed, I could see them slowly begin to become discouraged in the classroom. They would come into our sessions upset, and at times, I would let them share their worries with me. They would share that they were not able to keep up with their peers and it was starting to bother them. As I spoke to them, they noticed the boxes and asked about them. I decided to share with them that they were gifts from strangers around the country who wanted to help them succeed. I handed each one a box and asked them to help me open them so that we could see what we had. \r\n\r\nThe opening of the boxes became a mini celebration. Their eyes grew wide when they saw all of the goodies inside. I shared that the presents were for all of my kids as long as they continued to show me reading growth. I could see them thinking about the comment, but as they continued to look through the boxes, they both promised that they would not become discouraged. I am happy to say that they have kept their promise. \r\n\r\nEven though the toys are small, my kids are always excited to end out session and get to dig around in my baggy to find something that they like. My favorite part is when they pick a toy for a sibling or even their parents. When it was Christmas, most of the kids picked toys to give to their families as presents. \r\n\r\nThe toys have been great motivators to keep them going in school. Thank you so much for sharing your generosity with us. You've become a very important part of our school journey.","fullyFundedDate":1767285037561,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-reading/9697957/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":9698140,"letterContent":"My kids are special education students. They all have different struggles. For some, reading comes easily while others struggle to get through a sentence. The only way for them to improve is for them to have reading materials available so that they can practice. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I've made it my mission to share with my kids the importance of reading. As I get to know my kids, one of the questions I always ask is \"Do you have books at home?\" Most of the time, the answer is \"No\". It is always a struggle for me to encourage them to love reading when they don't have access to books at home. \r\n\r\nWhen I created the project, my idea was to have the kids use it as a take home library. They would get to borrow books from me and exchange them after they read them. \r\n\r\nOn a quiet Monday I arrived to see my first kiddo. I showed her the books, she smiled and quickly picked two and asked \"Can I keep them?\" When I told her no, I saw her smile fade and she set the books down. I realized I had made a mistake. So right then and there, I changed my plan and told her \"Yes, the books are for you to take.\" Her smiled returned and she quickly grabbed her pencil and wrote her name on the covers. As she walked out of our class, she hugged her pair of books and headed back to class. \r\n\r\nI realized that by giving the kids the books to keep, they would have more of an impact than had I kept them with me. All of my kids are now proud owners of books. Whenever I see them, I always ask about the books and they share the progress they have made with them at home. \r\n\r\nThank you for becoming an important part of my classroom. \r\nYour generosity allowed me to share the books with the students and keep some to do my portable library with them. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support for the education.","fullyFundedDate":1766457628883,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-readers/9698140/","projectTitle":"Books for Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":9898057,"projectId":9064983,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 5th grade classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a printer and paper. Your thoughtful gift has already made a meaningful impact on our daily learning. The students were thrilled when the printer arrived — their eyes lit up with excitement at the idea of printing their own stories, projects, and artwork right from the classroom. It has given them a sense of ownership and pride in their work, and they eagerly line up to see their hard work come to life on paper.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we've been able to streamline assignments, support creative expression, and enhance classroom presentations in ways that were not possible before. The students have embraced this new resource with enthusiasm, often brainstorming ways to incorporate printing into their lessons. Your support has not only provided a valuable tool, but also sparked inspiration and joy in our young learners. Thank you again for making such a positive difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746699580062,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-bringing-resourc/9064983/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Bringing Resources to Life in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9898057_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774014984973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9898057"},{"teacherId":10035093,"projectId":9354152,"letterContent":"Providing snacks for low-income students during small group time has made a noticeable difference in both their energy and engagement. Having a healthy snack available has not only helped meet their basic needs but has also created a more positive and welcoming classroom environment. Students were excited when they first realized they would have snacks available, and this excitement quickly translated into more active participation and focus during small group lessons.\r\n\r\nWith this new resource, I've noticed students are more willing to share their ideas, work through learning challenges, and stay on task longer. For example, during a recent reading small group, students were eager to dive into a new reading skill while enjoying their snack. It was a clear reminder that when students' basic needs are met, they are able to bring their best selves to learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I would like to continue using snacks to support small group learning. By having this resource, students were able to focus on developing their skills and confidence. This gift has created a lasting impact, and my students are already showing growth in both their learning and their excitement for school.","fullyFundedDate":1748173462977,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish-snack-grant-for-at-/9354152/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish: Snack Grant for At-Risk and Low-Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10035093_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747232345770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035093"},{"teacherId":10052006,"projectId":9402133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing classroom supplies and snacks for incentives. Because of your support, my students not only have the tools they need to learn, but also meaningful rewards that keep them motivated and excited to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly lifted the spirit of our classroom. Students come in eager to participate, confident in their abilities, and proud to have what they need. The supplies and incentives have helped create a positive learning environment where students feel valued, focused, and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in my students' success and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1750734561851,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-bright-minds-equipping-studen/9402133/","projectTitle":"Tools for Bright Minds: Equipping Students for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052006"},{"teacherId":9939720,"projectId":9154006,"letterContent":"I appreciate your help with my project. Thanks your help my students can learn keeping on focus on their individual accelerated lessons while I can work with my other students in small groups.\r\n\r\nBefore I had headphones for each student, the sound of the app they were using, interrupted my class since other students wanted to know what they were doing. Additionally, they had conflicts since some of them brought their own headphones and other students took them. \r\n\r\nNow, all students have an assigned headphones for their use and I have better control of the rest of the class, and I have less focus problem with students using the Chrome books.","fullyFundedDate":1742569069977,"projectUrl":"project/enhanced-concentration-and-focus-with-he/9154006/","projectTitle":"Enhanced Concentration and Focus with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742331032363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939720"},{"teacherId":9896445,"projectId":9162820,"letterContent":"When the laptop arrived, I honestly think I was just as excited as my students. The very first time I hooked it up to the whiteboard and pulled up a colorful Google Slide for our Reading lesson, their little faces lit up like it was movie day. Instead of me holding up a book or scribbling on chart paper, they saw big, bright visuals, animations, and interactive slides.\r\n\r\nWe've already been using the laptop during Social Studies, where I created a presentation filled with maps, photos, and even short video clips. They were leaning forward, pointing, and asking more questions than usual, they were engaged in a way that felt different. That moment reminded me why this project mattered so much. This laptop didn't just change how I present lessons, it changed how my students experience learning. I can't thank you enough for finding it in your heart to pour into our classrooms and community.","fullyFundedDate":1746699627353,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-minds-help-a-teacher-stay/9162820/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Minds: Help a Teacher Stay Connected!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066620529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobinson"},{"teacherId":9896445,"projectId":9397749,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for giving my students the gift of a laptop charging station. Before this project, my classroom was filled with extension cords and chargers spread out across the floor. It wasn't safe, and honestly, it was stressful. When the fire marshal came for inspection and my room was chosen at random, I was told I could no longer have multiple extension cords. That meant my students had to take turns charging their laptops, and sometimes, they weren't able to use them when they needed them most.\r\n\r\nWhen the charging station arrived, the excitement was real. My students gathered around it like it was brand new technology itself. One of them said, \"Now we don't have to fight for a plug!\" and another said, \"This feels like a real computer lab!\" Their reactions reminded me that something as simple as having enough outlets can make a huge difference in how they learn and feel about their classroom.\r\n\r\nNow, every laptop can be charged at the same time, and no instructional time is lost waiting for devices to power up. This has already impacted our learning, whether it's completing small projects, practicing reading skills online, or working on their typing skills, my students are able to jump right into the lesson without worrying about dead batteries. For example, during our recent reading assignment, every group had their laptops ready and working, which allowed us to complete activities in one day that used to take two.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I am able to focus more on teaching and less on managing cords and outlets. It may seem small, but it has completely changed the flow of our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and giving them what they truly needed.","fullyFundedDate":1753127189354,"projectUrl":"project/charge-squad/9397749/","projectTitle":"Charge Squad!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066620529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobinson"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9051422,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1736893790807,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-iv/9051422/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence IV","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838929"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9051220,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1737044740368,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-iii/9051220/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence III","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838929"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9042618,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1736800261279,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-ii/9042618/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838929"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24540","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":673,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.4,"schoolId":24540,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donna Lewis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donna Lewis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/spring-independent-school-district/lewis-elementary-school/24540"}