{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Concord International Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10534955,"letterContent":"We are very appreciative that you considered our project. It is very helpful to have necessary supplies at the beginning of the school year to help us build transitions and work towards common goals. One of the first things we discuss in class is taking care of your classroom community. Having an environment that is clean and organized goes a long way in helping students feel comfortable and focused on their learning. Together we now use the tools to help maintain a classroom that inviting for all. Students show great pride in helping and coming to a classroom that is ready for learning and sharing.","fullyFundedDate":1789605530689,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-classroom-essentia/10534955/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Classroom Essentials for Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":9679982,"projectId":10422081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and joy to our learning. My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new materials and could not wait to start exploring, building, and creating together.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these materials during our first-grade geometry unit. In one of our STEM math centers, students work together to build and create using different geometric shapes. They identify the shapes, discuss their ideas with their partners, solve problems, and make changes when something does not work the first time. It has been wonderful to watch them collaborate, use their critical-thinking skills, and learn from one another while having so much fun. These hands-on experiences help my students see that math and STEM are not just things we learn from a book—they are things we can explore, create, and experience together.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources throughout the year for STEM challenges and hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and curiosity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving my students these opportunities. Your support is helping me create the kind of classroom where children can be curious, take risks, work together, and truly enjoy learning. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1789595959034,"projectUrl":"project/geometric-explorers-exploradores-de-fi/10422081/","projectTitle":"Geometric Explorers / Exploradores De Figuras Geométricas Bilingües","teacherDisplayName":"Meastra Nicolet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679982_orig.jpg?crop=699,699,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755737797140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679982"},{"teacherId":9679982,"projectId":10360704,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and joy to our learning. My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new materials and could not wait to start exploring, building, and creating together.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these materials during our first-grade geometry unit. In one of our STEM math centers, students work together to build and create using different geometric shapes. They identify the shapes, discuss their ideas with their partners, solve problems, and make changes when something does not work the first time. It has been wonderful to watch them collaborate, use their critical-thinking skills, and learn from one another while having so much fun. These hands-on experiences help my students see that math and STEM are not just things we learn from a book, they are things we can explore, create, and experience together.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources throughout the year for STEM challenges and hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and curiosity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving my students these opportunities. Your support is helping me create the kind of classroom where children can be curious, take risks, work together, and truly enjoy learning. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1789594016999,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-geometra-gigant/10360704/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: ¡Geometría Gigante!","teacherDisplayName":"Meastra Nicolet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679982_orig.jpg?crop=699,699,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755737797140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679982"},{"teacherId":7707737,"projectId":5760890,"letterContent":"When my students entered the classroom and saw their brand-new book bins, they could hardly believe it. It was such a joy to see a classroom full of smiling faces, \"oohing\" and \"aahing\" at the materials that you generously provided.\r\n\r\nStudents quickly made their bins theirs, adding stickers they earned through hard work, carefully organizing and reorganizing their materials to help our learning space look cared for, and at the end of the year, they eagerly took them home. It warmed my heart to see students carrying their bin as if it were their own little trophy, marking the completion of a successful school year and an extensive sticker collection!","fullyFundedDate":1640835412542,"projectUrl":"project/individual-book-bins-and-learning-materi/5760890/","projectTitle":"Individual Book Bins and Learning Materials Bags for Safer Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707737_orig.jpg?crop=666,666,x208,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612470245273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cristina-vargas"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10349263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our students with new books that help keep them engaged, excited, and eager to read! These stories are fun, creative, and meaningful, giving our students the opportunity to see themselves, their cultures, and their experiences represented in a variety of stories and scenarios.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing the impact of your generosity. Students have been asking to visit our reading corner so they can continue exploring and enjoying the new stories. It is wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity grow as they discover books that spark their imagination and make reading feel personal and joyful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this possible and for investing in our students, their love of reading, and their learning. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1783391578326,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-writers-and-global-th/10349263/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, Writers, and Global Thinkers Through Diverse Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10347706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations!\r\n\r\nWe are already putting our new resources to use in our classroom, and they are making such a meaningful impact on our learning experiences.\r\n\r\nToday, we began our celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month! I have started student-led morning announcements where students can share music and celebrate the many cultures and traditions represented during this special month. We have also begun reading books that highlight and represent Latinx cultures.\r\n\r\nOur students are currently working on narrative writing, using Alebrijes as the main characters in their stories. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to take this learning a step further by designing and creating our very own Alebrijes out of clay! Our creations will be air-drying for the rest of the week, and next week, students will have the exciting opportunity to paint and bring their Alebrijes to life.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to continue celebrating with my students throughout Hispanic Heritage Month and as we lead up to Día de los Muertos. Your donations have given our students opportunities to learn through creativity, hands-on experiences, and meaningful cultural connections.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make these special learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785951140953,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-project-journey-through-da-de/10347706/","projectTitle":"Cultural Project Journey Through Día De Los Muertos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":1086338,"projectId":9944778,"letterContent":"I would like to take the time to thank all of you for kind and generous support of our students of Team Read. Your contributions to our afterschool snack closet have helped so many of our students who may solely rely on free meals and after-school snacks here in our school community . These snacks have helped our students be able to focus and read alongside their reading coaches to help improve their reading levels this school year! Our students have moved up in not only their reading levels, but this program also helped them gain public speaking skills by learning to recite and then they performed a poetry slam at the end of the program for their families!","fullyFundedDate":1772509736770,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-snacks-to-fuel-eager-minds/9944778/","projectTitle":"After-School Snacks to Fuel Eager Minds to READ","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1086338"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10189439,"letterContent":"As we approach the end of the school year, I recently shared with my students that I will be transitioning to a new grade level. During that conversation, I reflected on how meaningful your donations have been to our classroom community. Thanks to your generosity, I have been able to add more multicultural books that represent a wide range of perspectives, cultures, experiences, and voices. I am excited to continue incorporating these books into the learning experiences of my future students.\r\n\r\nMy current students were a little saddened to hear that they may not get to enjoy all of the new books as much before the school year ends. As I began packing and organizing materials for my new classroom, we decided to celebrate with a \"New Book Party!\" I created a special bin just for the new books, and students are now excitedly choosing from it during independent reading time, carefully returning each book so others can enjoy them as well.\r\n\r\nThese books have made a lasting impact on our classroom. They have helped students learn about different cultures, perspectives, ways of life, and important social-emotional lessons. More importantly, they have encouraged meaningful conversations, curiosity, empathy, and understanding among my students.\r\n\r\nI truly believe that through the books you have donated, we are not only building stronger lifelong readers, but also helping shape compassionate, empathetic human beings who will become the future leaders of our world.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity, support, and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779371003791,"projectUrl":"project/community-support-lifelong-readers/10189439/","projectTitle":"Community Support, Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10189444,"letterContent":"Receiving donations for multicultural classroom books has had a meaningful impact on our students and learning environment. In dual language classrooms, it can often be challenging to find high-quality resources in languages other than English. Because of this, it was especially important for us to provide books that highlighted and celebrated Black history in ways that were accessible and relatable to our students.\r\n\r\nThese donated books not only expanded our classroom library, but also helped students see themselves, their cultures, and the experiences of others represented in literature. The stories sparked curiosity, meaningful conversations, and a deeper appreciation for diversity and history. Inspired by these resources, many students became eager to learn more and began conducting their own research using reliable sources, including the books generously donated to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe donations have supported literacy development, cultural awareness, and student engagement, while helping create a more inclusive and empowering learning experience for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1778193911461,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-books-with-black-history-represe/10189444/","projectTitle":"Spanish Books with Black History Representation for Dual Language Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10246965,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to have received these resources. As I prepare to transition to a new grade level next year, I have been balancing finishing this school year strong while also getting organized for the upcoming one. I have been creating monthly clear bins filled with centers, manipulatives, and reading materials, all carefully divided into weekly activities to help my future students stay engaged and successful throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, I now have the materials and supplies needed to make this preparation possible. Your support is helping me feel confident and ready for this transition.\r\n\r\nThe books you donated, including The Story of Ruby Bridges, Los Deseos de Carmela, La Asombrosa Graciela, El Cucuy tambine tiene miedo, y mas. These stories will help create a warm and inclusive classroom community where every student feels valued and supported. \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are helping us begin the school year with excitement, confidence, and a love for reading. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and future second graders.","fullyFundedDate":1778028021474,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources-for-a-new-grade-leve/10246965/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources for a New Grade Level Transition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":10175726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our classroom. I am truly excited as I prepare to transition into teaching second grade next school year, and these books will play such an important role in helping my students feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited about their new learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe books you donated, including First Day Jitters, The Day You Begin, All Are Welcome, How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?, and Our Classroom Is a Family, all share meaningful messages about starting a new school year, making new friends, adjusting to a new classroom, and building positive relationships with a new teacher. These stories will help create a warm and inclusive classroom community where every student feels valued and supported.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the workbook with extra Spanish activities will provide meaningful opportunities to enhance our learning and better support all of my students throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are helping us begin the school year with excitement, confidence, and a love for reading. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and future second graders.","fullyFundedDate":1777923727324,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-with-stories-that/10175726/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds with Stories That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros- Erosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484556_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724137633022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484556"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":9954504,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to have received these resources. As I prepare to transition to a new grade level next year, I have been balancing finishing this school year strong while also getting organized for the upcoming one. I have been creating monthly clear bins filled with centers, manipulatives, and reading materials, all carefully divided into weekly activities to help my future students stay engaged and successful throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, I now have the materials and supplies needed to make this preparation possible. Your support is helping me feel confident and ready for this transition.\r\n\r\nIn addition, as we begin cleaning and organizing for the end of the school year, my students have been eager to help. They have taken pride in cleaning out their desks and using the supplies from our classroom cleaning station to keep our space neat and organized.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and support of our classroom. 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