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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Speer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":66.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6216363,"projectId":9655192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the Igniting Curiosity With Science and Math Adventure Notebooks project to life! Because of your generosity, my students have transitioned from being passive listeners to active creators. When the boxes of bright Astrobrights paper, sharp new scissors, and fresh glue sticks arrived, the room felt like it was charged with electricity. One of my students held up a pack of the \"Punchy Pastel\" paper and asked, \"We get to use the pretty paper for our math notes now?\" It has sparked a newfound pride in their work; they are no longer just filling out worksheets, they are building a personal portfolio of their own brilliance.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to tackle complex 5th-grade science and math concepts through interactive foldables. A specific moment that stands out was during our lesson on the water cycle. Instead of just looking at a diagram in a textbook, every student used the colored paper and scissors to create a 3D pop-up model in their notebooks. For my bilingual learners, this hands-on process is a game-changer. They were using their scissors to \"cut out\" evaporation and their glue sticks to \"anchor\" precipitation, which helped them internalize the vocabulary in both English and Spanish far more effectively than a lecture ever could.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students involve using our new TPT resources to dive into our \"Mistake Detective\" unit in mathematics. We will be creating interactive \"Trap Analysis\" flaps in our adventure notebooks where students will analyze common STAAR misconceptions. Your support has given them the tools to organize their thinking and the confidence to take risks in their learning. You haven't just provided school supplies; you've provided the \"magic wands\" that make my students feel like the scientists and mathematicians they are.","fullyFundedDate":1763593478853,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-curiosity-with-science-math-a/9655192/","projectTitle":"Igniting Curiosity With Science & Math Adventure Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6216363_orig.jpg?crop=1794,1794,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756341686583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-redglasses"},{"teacherId":6216363,"projectId":9654991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding the Building Math Confidence, One Block at a Time project! As a teacher at the same elementary school I once attended, it means the world to me to provide my students with the high-quality resources they deserve. When the boxes arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. They were especially drawn to the Power Pens and the Jumbo Magnetic Base Ten Blocks. One student even asked, \"Are these really for us to keep in our room?\" Seeing their faces light up made it clear that these aren't just tools; they are symbols of the investment you have made in their potential.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we are currently using these resources to bridge the gap between abstract numbers and real-world understanding. During our small-group rotations, the Magnetic Base Ten Blocks have become a staple on my whiteboard. I recently used them to model decimal place value, and I watched the \"lightbulb moment\" happen for a student who had been struggling to understand regrouping. He was able to physically see me exchange a \"flat\" for ten \"rods,\" making the math visible and concrete. Meanwhile, other students are using the Power Pens and Ten Frames at their stations, receiving immediate feedback that builds their independence and stamina.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to apply these hands-on skills to our upcoming unit on multi-step problem solving. We will be using the Train Your Brain kits to transition from basic computation to critical thinking and \"Math Detective\" work. Your support has transformed our math block from a time of frustration into a time of exploration and confidence. Because of you, my students are no longer afraid to make mistakes; they are eager to grab a manipulative and find the solution. Thank you for believing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1760669205680,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-confidence-one-block-at-a/9654991/","projectTitle":"Building Math Confidence, One Block at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6216363_orig.jpg?crop=1794,1794,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756341686583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-redglasses"},{"teacherId":6216363,"projectId":9395242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Gumballs and Goals\" to life in our 5th-grade bilingual math classroom! My students and I are using these new resources to transform the way we track and celebrate academic growth. Specifically, we used the gumball machine as our primary celebration station following the NWEA MAP Growth assessment. We sat down together to compare their Beginning of Year scores to their Middle of Year results, and every student who met or surpassed their individual growth goal earned a special token to use at the machine. Seeing the students' faces light up as they realized their hard work translated into a tangible \"spin\" was a moment of pure math magic that shifted the energy of the entire room.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was nothing short of \"gum-believable!\" My students were buzzing with excitement, peering through the clear glass at the colorful gumballs and the capsules filled with squishies and bouncy balls. One student even mentioned that the machine made the classroom feel like a \"math carnival.\" This excitement has turned what used to be a high-stress data review into a joyful event. It has helped my bilingual learners take true ownership of their progress, as they now talk about their \"growth points\" with the same enthusiasm they have for the prizes inside the machine.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the gumball machine will remain the centerpiece of our classroom motivation. Our next steps involve preparing for our upcoming math and science benchmarks. The students are already working hard on their \"Marathon Trackers,\" knowing that their next opportunity to spin the machine comes with our benchmark data review. We will also use it one final time for the End of Year NWEA MAP testing to celebrate a full year of perseverance. Your generosity has provided more than just prizes; you have given my students a reason to stay determined and a sweet way to remember that their academic growth is always worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1759546598135,"projectUrl":"project/gumballs-and-goals-sweet-rewards-for-sm/9395242/","projectTitle":"Gumballs and Goals: Sweet Rewards for Smart Moves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6216363_orig.jpg?crop=1794,1794,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756341686583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-redglasses"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9936738,"letterContent":"This Christmas, my students were able to receive new winter hats, gloves, and scarves. I am lucky to be able to customize all of these items to prevent them from getting mixed up and lost when they bring them to school. With my Cricut, I was able to add their first letter of their name to their hat and scarf and I cannot wait to see them wear these items to school now that winter has arrived and it has been getting colder. I wrapped them up as their Christmas gift since many are unable to open anything at Christmas time. They were so excited to have a gift under their tree! Thank you for making all of this possible for them, we appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764682725169,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-warm-hearts-winter-essentia/9936738/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Warm Hearts: Winter Essentials for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9904442,"letterContent":"I am eternally grateful that I was able to send my students home for winter break with bags filled with snacks and non perishable food items. Over winter break, a lot of the families messaged me to thank me for being able to provide their families with a little relief this break. They especially loved the ramen cups. My students actually cheered when I told them they'd be getting their own cup of ramen to have during the break! They were grateful for the apple sauce and yogurt pouches as well as those were replacement items for other things that got cancelled. Thank you for allowing me to provide my students and their families with these food items.","fullyFundedDate":1763497842158,"projectUrl":"project/schools-out-but-we-are-hungry/9904442/","projectTitle":"School's Out, but We Are Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9395210,"letterContent":"This school year sure has kept us busy! We have thoroughly enjoyed using our art supplies for a variety of projects this school year though I must say, Christmas time was when they were most used! My students have been using the tissue paper to reinforce their fine motor skills. We do a lot of rolling and tearing to help make our hand muscles strong. We have also been using the pipe cleaners a lot in our STEM bins and my students love being able to bend them and use them for a variety of our stem challenges. Outdoors, we have been able to use our chalk and outdoor kit to keep our students excited during afternoon recess when we are on the yard. So far everything has been well used and we are so excited to continue using these art supplies the rest of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1750476809052,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-imaginations-art-supp/9395210/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Imaginations: Art Supplies for Our Youngest Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":10188513,"projectId":9622550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"Power Up with Pre-K Snacks!\" Because of your generosity, our classroom is now filled with delicious, energizing snacks that help my students stay focused, happy, and ready to learn. When the boxes arrived and I opened them in front of my class, the room instantly filled with excited gasps and big smiles. The children could hardly believe there were so many different cracker and chip varieties just for them. That moment alone showed me how meaningful your gift truly is.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks every day during our learning blocks and small group instruction. After a morning of letter practice, counting games, and early writing, a short snack break helps my students refocus and reset. I've noticed that once they finish their snack, they return to the carpet calmer, more engaged, and better able to participate in activities like phonics games and number centers. \r\n\r\nRight now, we are working on recognizing letters and sounds while also learning to cooperate with classmates and follow routines. Thanks to your support, my students are better prepared to tackle these important skills each day. The snacks remind them that they are cared for and supported, which builds their confidence and excitement for school. On behalf of my entire class, thank you for making such a powerful difference in our learning and in their little lives. Your kindness will be felt in our classroom all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1759689445314,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-with-pre-k-snacks/9622550/","projectTitle":"Power Up with Pre-K Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188513_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x700,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755570986640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reza-pre-k"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9395261,"letterContent":"These snacks have been such a blessing in our classroom. When students have nothing to bring to school, I am able to provide them with a snack so that they can feel included as we all do snack time together. With the snacks we have also been able to reinforce our math skills as they sort and count the different shapes of the different snack foods such as the square crackers, the circle pretzels, etc. Thank you for helping me with this recurring project. Without your help, my students wouldn't be able to recharge and focus every afternoon.","fullyFundedDate":1758859207848,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-help-us-focus-2025/9395261/","projectTitle":"Snacks Help Us Focus 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9223557,"letterContent":"Our outdoor learning day was a success! Our students had a wonderful day learning in the great outdoors and it was just the perfect ending to an amazing school year. The students loved to blow bubbles with their friends while they tried to count how many bubbles they could blow within 10 seconds. It was an engaging activity that they all loved. They really enjoyed taking home their water bottle in their drawstring bag and since we had enough bubbles, they were even able to take them home to continue practicing at home with their families!","fullyFundedDate":1746786927884,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-outdoor-learning-day/9223557/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Outdoor Learning Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9010086,"letterContent":"Pre-K Graduation 2025 was a success! My students worked so hard this year and I am so grateful to have been able to celebrate all of their accomplishments this year. They really enjoyed all of the goodies, especially the medals and bubbles. Some of the students even continued wearing their medals to school after graduation was over. They truly had a magical time and I owe it all to you and your wonderful donations. Thank you so much for your generosity and contribution to our pre-k graduation this year.","fullyFundedDate":1742960461201,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-graduation-celebrating-our-hardwo/9010086/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Graduation: Celebrating our Hardworking Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":9008444,"letterContent":"We spent the last two weeks of school reading our Kindergarten, Alla Voy book in class. The students always love reading this as it gets them truly excited about Kindergarten. It's always amazing to see their excited little faces on the day I tell them that they actually get to take a copy of this book home with them for the summer. They really enjoy having a book in their native language that their parents can actually read to them at bed time. Thank you again for your generosity in bringing this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1734482110107,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-here-we-come/9008444/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten, Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"},{"teacherId":6651947,"projectId":8575257,"letterContent":"This is a recurring project that means so much to me year after year. My students come from very low socioeconomic backgrounds and really struggle with bringing snacks. Our lunch is at 10:15am and they do not eat snack until around 1pm. By that time, my students are starving and have a hard time focusing during our afternoon lessons. With these snacks, they are able to recharge and refuel to be ready for the afternoon's events. Thank you for providing us with snacks each year. We really appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1733239204038,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-help-us-focus-2024/8575257/","projectTitle":"Snacks Help Us Focus 2024","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651947_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566318364832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/somosbilingue"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17756","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":658,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":33.5,"schoolId":17756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Speer Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Speer Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/arlington-independent-school-district/speer-elementary-school/17756"}