{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kazen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10384585,"projectId":10357224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our \"Character Counts: Reading with Familiar Faces\" fundraiser. Your incredible support has brought a vibrant new collection of books into our classroom, completely transforming how my students engage with reading every single day. Through these new texts, our students are not just practicing decoding words; they are developing crucial critical thinking skills, historical context, and deep empathy as they connect with familiar, diverse characters. In our classroom, reading now looks like a joyful, buzzing workshop where students eagerly whisper about plot twists, share insights during group discussions, and dive headfirst into independent reading time. This program has been a massive turning point for our reluctant readers and English language learners especially, who now light up with confidence because they finally see their own cultures and life experiences mirrored beautifully on the pages. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my kids have fallen so deeply in love with these books that our class has been named the top reading class in the entire school two times this year! Seeing their faces glow with pride when we win those school-wide reading awards is a gift I wish you could experience firsthand. You haven't just provided books; you have built a thriving community of proud, lifelong readers who now realize that their voices and stories matter in this world. We are endlessly grateful for your investment in our education, our character, and our future.\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1785953846652,"projectUrl":"project/character-counts-reading-with-familiar/10357224/","projectTitle":"Character Counts: Reading with Familiar Faces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arriaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10384585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768352971275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384585"},{"teacherId":10425915,"projectId":10076365,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for the generous donations that have made it possible to provide bilingual literacy books and essential school supplies to the children and families we serve. Your support is helping to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, empowering students to thrive both academically and personally. Knowing that our community stands behind them gives these young learners the confidence and encouragement they need to dream big and reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThe gift of bilingual books not only nurtures early language development and reading comprehension, but also honors and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our families. At the same time, providing essential school supplies ensures that every child enters the classroom fully equipped, confident, and ready to succeed alongside their peers. These fundamental resources remove barriers to education, allowing students to focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and discovering their passions.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future and making such a meaningful difference across our community. Your generosity transforms generous contributions into tangible opportunities, creating a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come. We are honored to partner with you in this vital work and look forward to all that our students will accomplish with your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778594158466,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-across-two-languages/10076365/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Across Two Languages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10425915_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769966695139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10425915"},{"teacherId":9582217,"projectId":10073050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating an iPad charging station to our self-contained special education classroom. Your donation will help ensure that our iPads are organized, protected, and fully charged whenever our students need them.\r\n\r\nOur students use iPads to access individualized lessons, communication supports, educational applications, and activities aligned with their IEP goals. Having a designated charging station will reduce interruptions and allow us to spend more time learning. It will also help our students practice responsibility and independence when retrieving and returning their devices.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and helping provide our students with the tools they need to learn, communicate, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1773695294292,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-our-classroom/10073050/","projectTitle":"Charging Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villasenor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9582217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749003349784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582217"},{"teacherId":10384585,"projectId":9959432,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our \"A Shelf Full of Reading Adventures\" project. This support has been a game-changer for my classroom. By providing a diverse variety of new titles, you've sparked a genuine hunger for reading that didn't exist before. In our room, reading is a reward; students love diving into these books as early finishers, and our \"Friday Read-Around\" on beanbags and blankets has become the highlight of the week.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student achievement has been immediate. With these new resources, my students are significantly improving their reading comprehension and fluency. The excitement is palpable as they work toward their Accelerated Reader goals. Many have already surpassed the 100-point mark, and the momentum is building as they strive for the 200-point year-end field trip. Two of my students were so inspired that they haven't stopped reading since the day the boxes arrived, and they have already hit that 200-point milestone!\r\n\r\nThank you for fueling their adventures and helping them discover the joy of getting lost in a book.","fullyFundedDate":1769177546049,"projectUrl":"project/a-shelf-full-of-reading-adventures/9959432/","projectTitle":"A Shelf Full of Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arriaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10384585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768352971275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384585"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16240","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":348,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":99,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":16240,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kazen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kazen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/united-independent-school-district/kazen-elementary-school/16240"}