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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dan Powell Early Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9808441,"letterContent":"The new table is used daily for small group reading and math. During reading, students gather to practice sight words, phonics, and shared stories, supporting one another as they learn. In math, we use the table for hands on activities like counting, sorting, and building numbers with manipulatives. When students first saw the table, they were excited and proud to use a space just their size. Moving forward, the table will continue supporting individualized instruction, collaboration, and confidence as students deepen their reading and math skills. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1763572570642,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-and-more-space-to-grow/9808441/","projectTitle":"Math, Minds, and More Space to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9793364,"letterContent":"Since receiving the seat sacks, zipper pouches, and magnetic hooks, my students have been using them daily during math time. The seat sacks keep math journals, dry erase boards, and manipulatives right at their fingertips, which has helped transitions run more smoothly and kept students focused on learning instead of searching for materials. The zipper pouches are used for individual math tools like counters, number cards, and ten-frames, allowing students to work independently or in small groups. One special moment that stood out was during a hands-on addition lesson. Students confidently grabbed their pouches, modeled problems at their seats, and explained their thinking to a partner with pride and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to organize their own supplies and immediately took ownership of keeping everything neat and ready to use. Thanks to our donors, students now feel more responsible and prepared, which has boosted both confidence and engagement. Our next steps include using these tools for more interactive math lessons, such as solving word problems with manipulatives and building number sense through hands Uyon practice. With these resources in place, students are becoming more independent learners and are excited to continue growing in math every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760761851035,"projectUrl":"project/smart-storage-for-little-mathematicians/9793364/","projectTitle":"Smart Storage For Little Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":5533367,"projectId":9350263,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donation of take-home folders for our family engagement program. These folders play a key role in keeping families connected to their child's learning by providing a reliable way to share activities, classroom updates, and important communication. Additionally, the folders you provided allow us to carry out our family engagement initiatives with greater organization and consistency. Whether we are sending home literacy activities, weekend projects, book bags, or behavior communication sheets, we can do so in a way that is accessible to all families. This reduces stress for parents, increases participation in home-school activities, and ensures that every student—regardless of background—has the same opportunity to share their learning at home.\r\nYour generosity supports stronger home–school partnerships and helps our students feel supported both in the classroom and at home. We are truly appreciative of your commitment to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1756158475139,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-school-and-home-take-home-fold/9350263/","projectTitle":"Bridging School and Home: Take-Home Folders for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5533367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581303552496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5533367,"projectId":9168649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating puzzles to our kindergarten classroom. Your generosity has already had such a positive impact. The students use the puzzles during centers, small-group time, and independent learning. They are helping children develop critical skills such as spatial awareness, perseverance, problem-solving, and collaboration. For many of our students, puzzles provide a calming and engaging way to start their day and build confidence in their abilities. We deeply appreciate your support and the joyful learning experiences you've made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744033062384,"projectUrl":"project/a-puzzling-adventure/9168649/","projectTitle":"A Puzzling Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5533367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581303552496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":6516167,"projectId":9848807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The laminate sheets have already made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, the students were fascinated watching their work and learning tools become shiny and ready to use. Now, our classroom materials are more durable, reusable, and easy for little hands to handle every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students can practice writing, erasing, and trying again without worrying about damaging the materials. It's amazing how something as simple as laminated sheets can make learning more hands-on and fun!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped our classroom become more organized, sustainable, and engaging. Thank you for helping create lasting learning experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762266253047,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-our-kindergarten-creations/9848807/","projectTitle":"Protecting Our Kindergarten Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6516167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710535212977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6516167"},{"teacherId":6516167,"projectId":9848830,"letterContent":"When our batteries arrived, my students were so excited to see that their learning centers could finally come to life! They eagerly helped me install the batteries and couldn't wait to try out the sound buttons, interactive toys, and light-up materials that had been waiting in our classroom for power.\r\n\r\nNow, our centers are buzzing with activity literally! In our literacy station, students press sound buttons to hear letters and sight words read aloud, helping them build confidence in reading. At our science center, students use battery-powered tools to explore sound and light, sparking curiosity and lots of \"wow!\" moments. One student even said, \"It's like magic we made it work!\"\r\n\r\nThese batteries have truly energized our classroom. What once were quiet, simple stations have become interactive, engaging learning experiences. My students are more motivated than ever to explore and learn independently.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue expanding our centers by recording student voices and adding more interactive challenges that encourage teamwork and creativity. Thank you for giving my students the power literally and figuratively to learn, explore, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1762266413109,"projectUrl":"project/bring-us-to-life/9848830/","projectTitle":"Bring Us to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6516167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710535212977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6516167"},{"teacherId":9866557,"projectId":9436024,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support! The materials you provided our roll tape, bubble machine with bubble juice, cleaning wipes, and special needs learning tools have made a huge impact in our classroom. The bubble machine, in particular, has become a favorite! My students light up with excitement during sensory breaks and social skills activities that incorporate bubbles. It's been a wonderful way to motivate engagement and build communication skills, especially for my students with special needs.\r\n\r\nThe special learning materials have helped my students practice fine motor skills, focus on hands-on learning, and stay engaged during lessons. Even simple items like cleaning wipes have taught responsibility and care for our learning space. Your donations have made our classroom more interactive, inclusive, and joyful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202981993,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-positivity-in-special-edu/9436024/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Positivity in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chapple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9866557_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750983728678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/magan-chambers"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9482630,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw our big boxes of glue sticks! Their eyes lit up, and they immediately started talking about all the projects we could make together. We use the glue sticks all the time for hands-on learning such as alphabet crafts, sorting letters, building number collages, and making classroom books. The hot glue sticks have been a huge help for sturdier projects, like our \"All About Me\" displays and seasonal art pieces that decorate our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was during our \"Shape City\" project. Each student designed buildings using construction paper and glued them onto large sheets to create their own city. They worked carefully, shared supplies, and proudly presented their work to the class. The excitement and sense of accomplishment on their faces made it clear how much they love learning through creativity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, we no longer have to worry about running out of glue in the middle of a project. My students are free to explore, design, and express themselves through art and learning activities. Up next, we'll be using our glue sticks for a fall-themed craft that ties into our lessons about the changing seasons.","fullyFundedDate":1759021232181,"projectUrl":"project/kindergartners-stick-together/9482630/","projectTitle":"Kindergartners Stick Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9512310,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when the boxes of crisp white paper and cardstock arrived! They immediately started brainstorming how we could use them for our classroom projects. We've used the paper for writing practice, student journals, and classroom books, while the cardstock has been perfect for making durable flashcards, center activities, and art templates that last much longer than regular paper.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was when we created our \"My Favorite Things\" books. Students wrote short sentences and illustrated each page on white copy paper, then used cardstock for the covers. They were so proud to take home their finished books to share with their families!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, my students now have reliable materials for writing, reading, and creative projects every day. The white paper and cardstock have made it possible for us to print engaging learning resources and give students the tools they need to succeed. Next, we'll use them to create mini writing journals as we explore the changing seasons!","fullyFundedDate":1757423424721,"projectUrl":"project/paper-for-purposeful-learning/9512310/","projectTitle":"Paper for Purposeful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3675614_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468456863254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yesenia-elizondo"},{"teacherId":5892264,"projectId":9264224,"letterContent":"Engaging Learning With Numbers and Letters\" has had a transformative impact on our kindergarten classroom. This project has not only enriched our learning environment but has also significantly improved student engagement, foundational skill development, and overall classroom dynamics.\r\n\r\nThe variety of learning tools and activities introduced through this project has allowed for better differentiation. Students at different developmental levels can engage with the content in ways that suit their learning needs, making the classroom more inclusive and supportive of individual growth.\r\n\r\nAs children successfully interact with letters and numbers in creative ways, their confidence has grown. They're more eager to participate, ask questions, and try new challenges, which fosters a positive attitude toward learning.\r\n\r\nOverall, the \"Engaging Learning With Numbers and Letters\" project has made our kindergarten classroom a more dynamic, joyful, and effective place for early learning. It has laid a strong foundation for academic success while nurturing a lifelong love of learning in our young students.","fullyFundedDate":1752258612844,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-with-numbers-and-lette/9264224/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning With Numbers and Letters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5892264_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658716252899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5892264"},{"teacherId":5213532,"projectId":9287074,"letterContent":"Having a calm mind and regulated emotions is tough for young students. This project has slowed students to move, regulate and calm while engaging in activities that are fun. Students look forward to our mediation and what we call shade time. They are learning techniques that allow them to make informed decisions, be more focused and ways to calm when life gets tough. Family's have mentioned how their student is sharing these activities at home I thank you for helping make a difference for these young students.","fullyFundedDate":1747520746478,"projectUrl":"project/zen-classroom-yoga-and-mindfulness-for/9287074/","projectTitle":"Zen Classroom: Yoga and Mindfulness for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5213532_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649620859130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5213532"},{"teacherId":3675614,"projectId":9495763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The laminating pouches have been such a blessing in our classroom. By laminating literacy games, word cards, and center activities, my students can reuse materials daily without them wearing out. This has allowed me to create lasting resources that keep learning hands-on, interactive, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is getting to use dry-erase markers on the laminated materials. They love writing, erasing, and trying again, it makes practice feel like a game. Some of my reluctant writers have especially warmed up to this, gaining confidence because they know they can \"fix it\" easily. 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