{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Concord International Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9679982,"projectId":9662720,"letterContent":"We are using the organizers and book bins every day in our Spanish classroom at a dual language school to support small groups, Las Orcas and Los Lobos, as students develop both academic skills and Spanish language proficiency. The blue bins for Las Orcas and the green bins for Los Lobos are used to organize math books and writing notebooks, helping students independently access their materials and smoothly transition between activities. One meaningful moment occurred during math centers, when students confidently went to their group bins, gathered their materials, and immediately began working in Spanish, allowing more time for learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and proud to have a space designated for their group, which strengthened their sense of belonging and responsibility within our dual language community. Moving forward, students will continue using these organizers as we deepen our work in math problem-solving and writing in Spanish. These materials will support greater independence, focus, and collaboration as students take increasing ownership of their learning and grow as bilingual learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759251509880,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-organize-learning/9662720/","projectTitle":"Help Us Organize Learning","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":9635133,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students are now using number bonds, a number line, and a hands-on addition and subtraction Jenga game during our math centers. These resources have transformed our math time into an engaging, interactive, and meaningful learning experience. Students use number bonds to break apart and build numbers, the number line to visualize counting and operations, and the Jenga game to practice addition and subtraction in a fun, low-pressure way while collaborating with peers.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore, touch, and try everything right away. Many students said math felt like a game, and even students who usually feel unsure about math were confident and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students include using these tools to deepen their understanding of addition and subtraction strategies, explain their thinking, and make connections between concrete tools and abstract math concepts. These materials will continue to support small-group instruction and differentiated learning, helping students build strong mathematical foundations while feeling confident and proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making math joyful, accessible, and meaningful for my students. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1758219073475,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-through-play/9635133/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun Through Play!","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":10232700,"projectId":9664850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our Ukulele SongWriting project. The children are over the moon to have enough instruments, now! We now have a full classroom set and every student is learning on their own instrument.\r\n\r\n3rd-5th graders this week and next got to use the ukuleles for their first composition of the year. They wrote rhythm compositions using rhythms we've learned so far, and then got some time on their own to transfer their rhythms to ukuleles. We had a fancy showcase in each class where they could share their learning with others, and they were so proud!\r\n\r\n4th graders, in particular, are very excited to come back to school in January because we'll begin our full ukulele unit then. Students will learn to tune their instruments, get to know each string, practice strumming patterns, and learn various chords. Students will get to learn heritage songs, like Cielito Lindo, as well as preferred pop songs.\r\n\r\nThe ukuleles arrived in a giant box that was so, so exciting to open together. We can't wait to keep making great music!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting the arts at Concord.","fullyFundedDate":1758816893719,"projectUrl":"project/ukuleles-for-songwriting/9664850/","projectTitle":"Ukuleles for SongWriting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaity","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232700_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756507708528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232700"},{"teacherId":9484556,"projectId":9709767,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom has been transformed in meaningful and motivating ways. Your donations allowed us to create a vibrant reward cart filled with fun and engaging \"prize\" items, such as waterproof stickers, pencils, candy, chips, and juice that students can earn through our schoolwide Puma Points system.\r\n\r\nWith these rewards in place, students are more excited than ever to make positive choices. 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It was truly heartwarming to see how eager they were to dive into reading and share with one another.\r\n\r\nThese books have already brought new energy and enthusiasm into our classroom library. We're so grateful to you for helping us make reading both fun and meaningful for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758813090788,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-match-their-passions-fueling/9680922/","projectTitle":"Books That Match Their Passions: Fueling a Love of Reading","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":9441783,"letterContent":"We had a wonderful opportunity to make real-life connections with our science lessons. As we study plant adaptations and leaf structures, students engaged in a hands-on activity using live plants to deepen their understanding. They enjoyed using magnifying glasses to investigate and were excited to explore a variety of plants and leaves. All made possible thanks to your generous donations.\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to continuing to use the resources gifted to us for upcoming projects. Next week, we will be planting radish seeds to learn about photosynthesis and connect with our science lessons. Currently, students have been working with cuttings in our propagation station, observing as roots begin to grow. Using the scientific method, they are making predictions and recording their observations. Once the roots are ready, students will transfer the cuttings into new pots to continue monitoring growth throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have partnered with our neighborhood and community farms to create more planting opportunities and to learn even more about plants in real-world settings.","fullyFundedDate":1752929250894,"projectUrl":"project/growing-young-scientists-support-our-ha/9441783/","projectTitle":"Growing Young Scientists: Support Our Hands-on Science Projects","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":9440579,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation of the Scholastic Grab and Play board game sets for our classroom! We have introduced the games to students through center rotations, and they have been a wonderful addition to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe noticed that students truly enjoyed working together, helping one another, and using their reading vocabulary to explain their thought processes. These games have also provided meaningful opportunities to practice important SEL strategies such as teamwork, sharing, and cooperation.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, creating engaging and collaborative learning experiences that support both academic growth and social-emotional development. 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The chairs have truly supported both their academic growth and their ability to work together in a positive and focused way.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your continued support, your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our students' learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1752256974142,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-chairs-flexible-seating-gives-ch/9437736/","projectTitle":"Wobble Chairs: Flexible Seating Gives Choice and Ownership for Learning","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":9351575,"letterContent":"Through your generous donations, we were able to create math center rotations that gave students the opportunity to explore and get familiar with our new manipulatives. 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