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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley Center Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8689568,"projectId":9674703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in my students. My class has always loved science and reading groups, but these supplemental resources made them love the lessons even more. Your support made it possible for me to give them the interactive and engaging lessons they thrived on. \r\n\r\nThe supplemental resources from Teachers Pay Teachers had a tremendous impact on their learning. With these materials, I was able to provide hands-on activities that made abstract concepts more concrete, offer differentiated reading passages that met students right where they were, and use scaffolds that helped them build confidence with domain-specific language. Using the supplemental resources students wrote letters to their neighbor explaining why earthworms aren't considered pests, drew the moon phases, and have engaged with the Mystery Science curriculum on a deeper level. These tools allowed me to meet the wide range of learning needs in our classroom so that every student felt supported and capable. Students came to me so excited because they were able to understand reading comprehension strategies because they had a text at their reading level. \r\n\r\nMy goal was to keep their love of learning alive and strong, and your donation helped ensure that each child had the opportunity to succeed in their own unique way. Because of your kindness, my students had access to resources that sparked curiosity, deepened understanding, and empowered them to achieve their goals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757423357768,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-with-enriching-science-an/9674703/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds with Enriching Science and Reading Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prutow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8689568_orig.png?crop=182,182,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756834722035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8689568"},{"teacherId":6379533,"projectId":9419407,"letterContent":"You made thirty-one 4th grade students so very happy. Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Many thanks for the play equipment. \r\n\r\nWhen some days seem long and hard, taking a break is helpful and needed. The equipment you provided us with helps when we need learning breaks. The tether-balls and gloves were the biggest hit. Students also enjoyed the soccer balls and rubber balls. Thank you for supporting learning breaks, these breaks prevent burnout, improve memory and focus, boost creativity, and reduce stress. We are grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1753717711033,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-outside-to-play/9419407/","projectTitle":"Let's Go Outside To Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6379533_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657840375069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6379533"},{"teacherId":7298636,"projectId":9449653,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has truly made a spectacular transformation of our classroom. Our shared space is now a calming yet inspiring place to get work done.\r\nThe students absolutely love the fluorescent light covers that give our room a forest vibe. Custodial and office staff are also regularly dropping by to say, \"Wow, I want to work in here for the day.\" The native-inspired pillows are the perfect addition to our class library seating. \r\nFinally, last but certainly not least, those wobble seats! Wow! I did not anticipate how largely the students would react to them. At first, I intended to use them only at my reading table. One day, I offered to lend one to a student who has ADHD as a test to see if it helped him concentrate, and soon, almost every student wanted to trade their boring chairs for a wobble seat. It got to be so popular, I had to devise a system where students could fairly take turns.\r\nThank you again for always supporting our Valley Center school and students.","fullyFundedDate":1755714144478,"projectUrl":"project/nature-nurtures-us/9449653/","projectTitle":"Nature Nurtures Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7298636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753140838327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-king-vces"},{"teacherId":6379533,"projectId":9259782,"letterContent":"You are amazing and so appreciated! The light covers have changed the whole ambiance and vibe of our classroom. The lights sometimes felt too harsh, the covers that you have provided for us really help filter the harsh lighting in the classroom. My students love the look and feel of our classroom with the addition of the light covers. \r\n\r\nYour support also provided us book bins to help organize our library area. Because we are a dual-language classroom and striving to become bilingual and biliterate in both English and Spanish, we have lots of books and keeping them organized makes them more appealing to students. Thank you! Mil gracias.","fullyFundedDate":1755714143904,"projectUrl":"project/calm-learning-space/9259782/","projectTitle":"Calm Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6379533_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657840375069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6379533"},{"teacherId":6379533,"projectId":9067145,"letterContent":"Thank you! Mil gracias! You are so very much appreciated! \r\n\r\nLet me share just a bit about how your donation helped our classroom. Students are so thankful for the class supply of chapsticks, I'm sure they'll be even more thankful once winter comes around and they'll need chapstick. The whiteboard markers were also very appreciated in class. We use our class set of whiteboards almost daily, especially during math and so the markers are very much needed. The pencil sharpener was by far the biggest hit in our classroom. It is touchless and works so well! Thank you for replenishing our class supplies and replacing supplies that were no longer working effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1742919362565,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-classroom-supplies/9067145/","projectTitle":"Replenish Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6379533_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657840375069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6379533"},{"teacherId":7607365,"projectId":6639029,"letterContent":"I sincerely apologize for the delay in sending this message, but I wanted to take the time to truly express my gratitude. The resources you provided through this project have had a lasting and meaningful impact in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students now have the organizational tools they need to prepare for the transition into middle school. The folders and dividers have been game-changers, helping students practice and develop the skills of keeping their materials neat, accessible, and well-managed. I have already seen students take greater pride in their work and feel more confident about staying on top of assignments—an essential step as they move toward the increased responsibilities of sixth grade.\r\n\r\nThe charging station has also been a tremendous benefit. Many of my students come from households where resources are limited, and being able to leave their iPads to charge overnight at school has given them peace of mind and one less worry. They've learned the responsibility of checking in their devices, ensuring they are charged and ready each day—an important life skill that extends far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, the headphones have been invaluable. With so many engaging apps that support reading, math, and other subjects through audio features, students are now able to focus more deeply and access lessons in ways that suit their learning needs. This has been especially powerful for students who benefit from auditory support in their comprehension.","fullyFundedDate":1667617971650,"projectUrl":"project/support-organizational-success/6639029/","projectTitle":"Support Organizational Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7607365_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659584257551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7607365"},{"teacherId":7298636,"projectId":8491249,"letterContent":"Silent and partner reading in our classroom is a beloved and sought-after part of our day. I admit I probably own too many books in our little classroom library but I just cannot help it. The students devour reading for the comedy, the adventure, and sometimes, even the chills of it. However, the best part of all is when I see them pick up a picture book with an awesome message to it. You generous donation helped expand our picture book collection with some fantastic titles that fostered not only that love of reading but that understanding and compassion for others. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1726708063198,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-starts-now/8491249/","projectTitle":"Compassion Starts Now","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7298636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753140838327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-king-vces"},{"teacherId":6379533,"projectId":8914260,"letterContent":"You are amazing! Because of your generous donation over 150 4th graders experienced an amazing time learning all about California. Your donation helped fund an experience they'll not forget! They panned for gold, made tortillas, churned butter, hand-washed clothes, tooled leather, made fossils and sampled tasty snacks grown in California. \r\n\"California Day\" would not have been such a success without your support. Your donation provided the clay for fossil making. It also provided the leather bracelets used for tooling. The cups we used for butter making at the butter and tortilla station. Our small school loves to provide our students special experiences and because of you we were able to do just that. Mil gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1731524520661,"projectUrl":"project/on-a-california-adventure/8914260/","projectTitle":"On a California Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6379533_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657840375069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6379533"},{"teacherId":9316287,"projectId":8644277,"letterContent":"My class and I wanted to extend our deepest gratitude for your donation. The students were thrilled to see their art supplies.\r\n\r\nOne of our projects was a family-based project where students made a piece of art for a family member. Students were able to use their creativity to portray their ideas on their canvas. This was a special moment for students as they typically do art on construction paper, so this helped students to formulate true masterpieces. After, students were very proud of their accomplishments and again extended their thanks for the donation. \r\n\r\nIn the future, I could see using these supplies for additional art projects for students.","fullyFundedDate":1725378932491,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-family/8644277/","projectTitle":"Classroom Family","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Friddle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316287_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y796&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723523207630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316287"},{"teacherId":6379533,"projectId":8993534,"letterContent":"I am thrilled about providing my students with books. Thank you for your generosity and support. Every day we read a book together as a class, I read aloud and students listen and follow along. Providing each students with their own copy of the book allows them to follow along as I read. Allowing students to follow along and read with me, means they will retain more information about the book and be able to participate in our discussions. The book you placed in my students' hands tells a story about friendship, strength, forgiveness and support, a message every child should hear. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1735702160401,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-reading/8993534/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arguello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6379533_orig.png?crop=606,606,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657840375069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6379533"},{"teacherId":9316287,"projectId":8644182,"letterContent":"My students began using these clocks this week. They were being introduced to finding elapsed time, finding the starting and ending time, and solving word problems. The students were able to use these as a tool before showing their work on paper. It helped them to navigate word problems by accurately moving the minute hand to solve different problems. \r\n\r\nWhen my students saw these clocks, they were super excited! I explained to them how they had been donated for our class and they were the first to use them. They were happy and understood that these were tools and not toys. They have treated them with respect and are grateful for the opportunity to use this learning tool to expand their knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1726708063256,"projectUrl":"project/telling-time/8644182/","projectTitle":"Telling Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Friddle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316287_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y796&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723523207630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316287"},{"teacherId":6379533,"projectId":8992262,"letterContent":"Having a color printer in our classroom has been WONDERFUL! We are putting it to good use both for learning and fun. \r\n\r\nMy students love bookmarks, I am able to print and then laminate bookmarks for them. They think it's such a treat to get to select a new bookmark. Having the printer has also allowed me to print their reading certificates when they level up so that they can go home and share their success with their families. The color printer has also been used to print student projects to display on our classroom walls for all to see. I have used it to print images for observation charts or learning charts. \r\n\r\nI am looking forward to continuing to use it and using it for learning projects and art projects. 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