{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Elementary School Lower Campus","outOfStateSupporters":16.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6559900,"projectId":10663795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"A Cozy Place to Learn Together!\" Because of your kindness, my students now have a beautiful new classroom rug where we can gather, learn, and grow together every day. Our rug is truly the heart of our classroom, and having a fresh, comfortable, and inviting space has made our learning environment even more special. My students were so excited to see the new rug in our classroom! It has quickly become an important part of our daily routine, providing a welcoming place where we begin our mornings, listen to stories, sing songs, and participate in learning activities together.\r\nThe new rug has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. As a K4 Spanish immersion teacher, I spend a significant part of our instructional day teaching whole-group lessons on the carpet. We use this space for our morning meetings, Spanish read-alouds, phonics lessons, math activities, movement breaks, and class discussions. Having a clearly defined gathering area helps my young learners understand where to sit, respect one another's personal space, and focus during lessons. It has also helped us establish consistent routines and smoother transitions throughout the day. For many of my students, school is where they receive most of their exposure to Spanish, making this shared learning space especially important as they listen, participate, and build confidence communicating in a new language.\r\nAs we continue learning throughout the school year, our new rug will remain a central part of our classroom. It is where my students will continue developing their Spanish vocabulary, practicing early literacy and math skills, sharing their ideas, and building friendships. More importantly, it is a place where we come together as a classroom family and create meaningful learning experiences. This rug will benefit not only my current students but also many future classes of young learners. Thank you for helping me create a warm, comfortable, and welcoming classroom where every child has a special place to belong, learn, and grow. Your generosity has truly made a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1789973929808,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-place-to-learn-together/10663795/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Place to Learn Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colunga-Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559900_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784438435151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559900"},{"teacherId":6559900,"projectId":10346253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Learning Spanish One Career at a Time!\" Because of your kindness, my students now have wonderful dress-up costumes and career-themed playsets that allow them to explore different community helpers while developing their Spanish language skills. One of my favorite moments was watching their excitement as I unpacked the new materials. As I pulled out each item and showed it to the class, the children cheered with excitement! They immediately began talking to one another about how they planned to use the costumes and playsets when it was their turn to play. It was heartwarming to see their enthusiasm and imaginations come to life before they even had a chance to use the materials.\r\nThese materials have allowed me to bring our lessons about community helpers to life through hands-on, meaningful play. Instead of simply learning about different careers through books and pictures, my students can now experience these roles through imaginative play. As they pretend to care for patients, examine animals, prepare food, or serve customers, they have opportunities to practice Spanish vocabulary and engage in conversations in a natural and enjoyable way. They are also developing important social skills such as sharing, taking turns, cooperating, and solving problems. Since many of my students receive most of their Spanish exposure at school, these playful interactions are especially valuable in helping them become more comfortable and confident communicating in Spanish.\r\nAs we continue exploring different community careers, I look forward to introducing new vocabulary and creating more opportunities for students to use what they are learning during dramatic play. These materials will continue to be a valuable part of our classroom for years to come, allowing future students to explore their interests, develop their language skills, and discover the many ways people contribute to their communities. Thank you for helping me create meaningful learning experiences where my students can learn Spanish, use their imaginations, and dream about what they might become someday!","fullyFundedDate":1785259683521,"projectUrl":"project/learning-spanish-one-career-at-a-time/10346253/","projectTitle":"Learning Spanish One Career at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colunga-Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559900_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784438435151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559900"},{"teacherId":6559900,"projectId":10346179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Learning Spanish Through Dramatic Play.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have a wonderful dramatic play center where they can use their imaginations, explore different roles, and develop their Spanish language skills through play.\r\nThe new dress-up materials, doll high chair, and kitchen accessories have brought so much excitement to our classroom. My students love pretending to shop at the market, prepare meals, care for babies, and take on different roles. These everyday experiences give them meaningful opportunities to practice Spanish vocabulary, communicate with their classmates, and build confidence using a language they are still learning.\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching my students interact with one another as they play. They are learning to share materials, take turns, solve problems, and work together. For many of my students, school is where they receive most of their exposure to Spanish, so having a space where they can practice the language naturally and in a fun, engaging way is incredibly valuable.\r\nYour generosity has helped me create a learning environment where language development, creativity, and social skills come together. These materials will continue to benefit my students for years to come, giving future classes the same opportunities to learn, imagine, and grow.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make learning Spanish a joyful and meaningful experience. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789588846281,"projectUrl":"project/learning-spanish-through-dramatic-play/10346179/","projectTitle":"Learning Spanish Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colunga-Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559900_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784438435151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559900"},{"teacherId":6559900,"projectId":10346093,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to explore the new garages, vehicles, traffic signs, and train set! These materials have encouraged imaginative and cooperative play while giving students meaningful opportunities to practice Spanish vocabulary and communication skills. As we continue learning about transportation and our community, students will use these materials to build their confidence speaking Spanish while learning, creating, and working together. \r\nThank you for giving my students a fun and meaningful way to learn, imagine, communicate, and grow in Spanish!","fullyFundedDate":1789575050159,"projectUrl":"project/learning-spanish-through-play-and-imagin/10346093/","projectTitle":"Learning Spanish Through Play and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colunga-Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559900_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784438435151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559900"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124002","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":47,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":83.4,"schoolId":124002,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Elementary School Lower Campus on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Elementary School Lower Campus","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/milwaukee-spanish-immersion-elementary-school-lower-campus/124002"}