{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Encino Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10241019,"projectId":9721767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your donations, my students now have access to a beautiful collection of books for our Hispanic Heritage library that truly reflect their culture, language, and experiences. These texts have helped us build important reading skills such as making connections, asking thoughtful questions, and understanding characters and traditions from different perspectives. Reading in our classroom is now full of excitement—students gather eagerly to explore stories, share what they've learned, and proudly recognize parts of their own culture within the pages.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, especially those who see their families and traditions represented in the stories, have been especially engaged. They light up when they recognize familiar customs, foods, or celebrations, and they love sharing their own experiences with classmates. The books also helped us bring learning to life during our Hispanic Heritage celebrations. We were able to create a Mexican ofrenda and learn about its meaning during Halloween time, as well as decorate our space with papel picado for our school's Hispanic Heritage assembly. These hands-on experiences made the learning meaningful, memorable, and deeply personal for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support helped create a classroom where culture, literacy, and pride come together, and where students feel seen, valued, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759079807142,"projectUrl":"project/skull-tastic-library-dia-de-muertos-and/9721767/","projectTitle":"Skull-tastic Library: Dia de Muertos and Hispanic Heritage Month","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241019_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756957317185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241019"},{"teacherId":427690,"projectId":9866060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make interactive learning accessible to every student. Before this project, our SmartBoard was not properly set up, limiting both its safety and its usability. Without an adjustable stand, many students—especially our shorter learners—were unable to fully interact with the board, creating an equity issue within our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our SmartBoard now has a sturdy, mobile stand that allows us to safely adjust the height for all students. Every child can confidently touch, move, and manipulate digital content during math, reading, and STEAM lessons. This upgrade has transformed our instruction from passive viewing to active, hands-on.","fullyFundedDate":1762265925578,"projectUrl":"project/making-stem-accessible-mobile-stand-for/9866060/","projectTitle":"Making STEM Accessible: Mobile Stand for Our Interactive Whiteboard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp427690_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671771023275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/427690"},{"teacherId":427690,"projectId":9854579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fourth-grade classroom and believing in our students. Your generosity is helping us create a differentiated, sensory-friendly learning environment where students can move, focus, and learn in ways that work best for them. Because of you, we are building flexible learning spaces that support comfort, self-regulation, and engagement throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided are making learning more meaningful and accessible. Hands-on math tools and visual supports help students better understand challenging concepts, while new books and literacy tools enrich our reading and social studies instruction with diverse perspectives. Sensory items and creative supplies give students healthy ways to refocus, manage stress, and express themselves, and organizational tools help our classroom run smoothly and responsibly.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplies—it helps create a positive, inclusive classroom where every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. 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What may seem like a small distraction can significantly interrupt reading, writing, problem-solving, and classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have noise-reducing tennis ball chair glides that make movement quiet and smooth. This simple solution has already helped reduce stress, improve focus, and create a more peaceful atmosphere, especially for students with auditory sensitivities or special learning needs. Your support allows our classroom to feel more welcoming and supportive for every learner. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' daily experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760746005412,"projectUrl":"project/shhh-quiet-chair-glides-for-focused-lea/9831959/","projectTitle":"Shhh! Quiet Chair Glides for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp427690_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671771023275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/427690"},{"teacherId":427690,"projectId":9798673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation is helping us overcome technology and space limitations that previously made it difficult to engage all students at once. With your help, we are transforming our classroom from a static learning environment into one that is dynamic, inclusive, and responsive to student needs.\r\n\r\nThe Smart Interactive Display Board is already making a powerful difference in how students learn. It allows lessons to come alive through interactive problem-solving, digital manipulatives, and real-time collaboration. Students are no longer passive observers—they are actively annotating, sharing ideas, and engaging with content in meaningful ways. In addition, the washable flexible floor seating has created comfortable learning zones that support movement, collaboration, and focus while meeting the diverse physical and learning needs of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760380706962,"projectUrl":"project/from-fixed-to-fluid-interactive-technol/9798673/","projectTitle":"From Fixed to Fluid: Interactive Technology and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp427690_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671771023275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/427690"},{"teacherId":6186343,"projectId":9739568,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on my Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classroom. The arrival of the dress-up clothes and baby doll accessories has sparked a level of engagement and oral language development that is truly moving to witness. In TK, play is the most important work a child does. When my students step into the dramatic play center, they aren't just \"playing house\" or \"playing doctor.\" They are practicing empathy, negotiating social roles, and building complex narratives.\r\n\r\nI have watched students who are normally quite shy find their voices while wearing a police uniform or a construction hat. The baby doll accessories have been particularly impactful; they allow my students to practice caregiving, which fosters a sense of gentleness and responsibility. These materials provide the props for their imagination, allowing them to transform our classroom into a bustling community. These interactions are where the foundation for lifelong social skills—sharing, conflict resolution, and collaborative storytelling—are built.\r\n\r\nThe seat sacks you provided have been a total game-changer for our daily flow. Now, each child has their own \"home base\" right at their chair. You can see the pride on their faces when they independently tuck their folders away or retrieve their crayons from their individual crayon boxes. These seat sacks have given them a tangible sense of ownership over their space. \r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond the physical items. For many of my students, this is their first formal experience with school. Because of you, their first impression of education is one of abundance, care, and excitement. You have sent a clear message to these children that their learning is important and that there is a community of people cheering them on from afar.","fullyFundedDate":1758902156694,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-imaginations/9739568/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6186343_orig.png?crop=705,705,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758770344755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6186343"},{"teacherId":10241019,"projectId":9680676,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources daily to help students manage their time, emotions, and focus during learning. The large visual timer has become a key part of our classroom routine, especially during independent work and transitions, helping students stay on task and understand expectations. Our calm corner is now fully set up with laminated visuals, fidgets, and flexible seating cushions, giving students a structured space to reset and self-regulate before returning to learning. I've already seen students independently choose tools that help them calm their bodies and refocus during challenging moments.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and immediately curious about how everything worked. They were especially drawn to the fidgets and flexible seating cushions and asked thoughtful questions about when and how they could be used responsibly. Many students shared that the calm corner made them feel supported and understood, and they were eager to try the timer and new seating during class activities. Their positive reactions showed how much they value having tools that support both their learning and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, the next steps for my students include using these tools consistently as we work through longer assignments, group projects, and test preparation. Students are practicing self-monitoring their time, recognizing when they need a break, and choosing strategies that help them stay focused and productive. These resources are helping build lifelong skills in self-regulation and responsibility. Thank you to our generous donors for giving my students a peek at what a supportive, well-equipped classroom looks like and for making a lasting impact on their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758123780592,"projectUrl":"project/lets-chill-out/9680676/","projectTitle":"Let’s Chill Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241019_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756957317185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241019"},{"teacherId":427690,"projectId":9807811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom Learning Centers. Small-group instruction is where so much student growth happens, and your donation helps keep these moments focused and meaningful. Instead of being distracted by missing or worn-out materials, students are able to stay engaged in hands-on activities that support math, reading, and writing skills. Your generosity helps create a calm, organized environment where every minute of instruction truly counts.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our Learning Centers are stocked with fresh task cards and educational games that bring excitement and consistency to our daily lessons. Students can fully immerse themselves in learning without interruptions, which is especially important for those who need extra support with focus and attention. Your support allows our small groups to function exactly as intended—focused, engaging spaces where students can grow with confidence. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760204599920,"projectUrl":"project/the-center-of-learning-a-fundraiser-for/9807811/","projectTitle":"The Center of Learning: A Fundraiser for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp427690_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671771023275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/427690"},{"teacherId":427690,"projectId":9826797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make flexible seating a reality for our students! Because of your generosity, we were able to add tennis balls to the bottoms of our chairs, creating a quieter and more comfortable learning environment. The bean bags you chose have become a favorite spot in our reading corner and quiet nook, giving students a cozy place to read, focus, and do their best work. This is past daily to go to the library has before they would simply sit at their desk and read. When they do read out their desk, the chairs glide quietly to go from the library back to their seats.","fullyFundedDate":1760503795793,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-dynamic-learning-a-flexible-s/9826797/","projectTitle":"Fostering Dynamic Learning: A Flexible Seating Initiative for Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp427690_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671771023275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/427690"},{"teacherId":427690,"projectId":9812784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help bring our learning into focus. Prior to your support, our classroom relied on projectors from the early 2000s that were unreliable and frequently disrupted instruction. The bulbs often burned out, and even when they worked, the projector would sometimes fail mid-lesson and display only a blue light.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our classroom now has a SmartBoard and an Elmo, which have made a meaningful impact on daily instruction. Students can see the daily agenda and view the lessons without interruption.","fullyFundedDate":1760284997795,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bring-learning-into-focus/9812784/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bring Learning Into Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp427690_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671771023275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/427690"},{"teacherId":1938963,"projectId":9849983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project, \"Let There Be Light!\" My 4th grade students were thrilled to receive the circuit kits and couldn't wait to dive into hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support turned abstract science concepts into exciting, tangible experiences. Students worked together to simple and complex circuits. They clearly were able to see the advantages and disadvantages of series versus parallel circuits and apply into to real life observations. \r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up (literally and figuratively!) as they saw their circuits come to life. My students cheered when the items arrived and their parents couldn't believe their luck. I wanted to send you a special thank you from the parents as well since they wanted me to directly thank you for your kindness towards their children and for helping enrich their science experience in school.\r\n\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students gained not only knowledge but also confidence and curiosity about how the world works. You've helped spark a love of STEM that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their learning and making science engaging, meaningful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1761184071171,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light/9849983/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1938963_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754544040079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1938963"},{"teacherId":10236514,"projectId":9672623,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the amazing earphones you have provided my class. We use them almost daily in a variety of ways. First, students are required to spend fifteen minutes a day on language arts and math lessons at their unique academic levels. This requires earphones so that a classroom full of students is able to concentrate. My students are able to meet their weekly goals because of this equipment. \r\n\r\nNext, for my students struggling with oral fluency, using the earphones allows them to use apps and websites to listen to fluent readers read to them. This has improved their confidence and their oral reading dramatically. Similarly, my students learning English as a second language get a bit overwhelmed with the writing process. Using the built in microphone(s) allows them to utilize speech to text on longer writing assignments, demonstrating what they know but struggle to put into print independently.\r\n\r\nFinally, the books have motivated my students to read more, reaching their weekly required minutes. My students practically fight over the grammar games, instead of it being a tortuous activity. 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