{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ardenwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9519722,"projectId":9558011,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of teachers pay teachers gift cards. It allowed me to purchase various packets focussed on expanding communication, already designed and ready to use with my students.\r\n\r\nI have many students of varying age ranges with diverse interests. Having activities centered on different themes has really helped keep my students engaged over the past several months.\r\n\r\nIn particular, my youngest students enjoy the themed activity packets centered around foods, animals, transportation, shapes and colors.\r\n\r\nMy students also enjoy the many adapted books that I have downloaded from the teachers pay teachers website. The picture icons make answering comprehension questions and storytelling and story re-telling more interesting and fun for my students. It motivates them to participate in the learning activities.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students !!","fullyFundedDate":1755023430471,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-activities-for-special-needs-le/9558011/","projectTitle":"Engaging Activities for Special Needs Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vellayapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519722"},{"teacherId":9802159,"projectId":9680475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom. Your donations have equipped my students with more books that are accessible to them, as well as hands-on math manipulatives to support their learning. I have already seen these items put to use in my classroom!\r\n\r\nFostering a love of learning is important to me as an educator. My students have daily time dedicated to reading a book of their choice. The books that you all help fund ensure that all of my students have books that they are interested in written in their native language. Los Tipos Malos (The Bad Guys) has been a favorite of several students already!\r\n\r\nI have been able to see some of my students' attitudes towards learning change already. One student asked, \"Are you going to get more books like these?\" in reference to the books in Spanish. I have also seen an increase in student engagement in math while students use hands-on materials, such as a visual model for multiplying fractions. For that, I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1757423431444,"projectUrl":"project/developing-strong-readers-and-mathematic/9680475/","projectTitle":"Developing Strong Readers and Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9802159_orig.png?crop=242,242,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729634819176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802159"},{"teacherId":9519722,"projectId":9558108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to purchase wordless books for my students with speech and language services. With your support I was able to buy numerous wordless books for students from the different grade levels that I work with (transitional kindergarten through fifth grade).\r\n\r\nBecause the books are wordless, I'm able to use each book multiple times with my students. It allows them the opportunity to create different stories while still adhering to the overall story connected to the illustrations in the book. \r\n\r\nThe older students get a kick out of of how their stories are different from their classmates but still plausible and interesting. They also love trying to outdo each other in coming up with silly stories. \r\n\r\nThe younger students just like the fact that they get to make up the story.\r\n\r\nFor all my students, it gives them a sense of pride and confidence that they are able to create stories that others enjoy. Thank you for giving them this gift !","fullyFundedDate":1755215330344,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-minds-harness-their-creati/9558108/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Minds Harness Their Creativity to Increase Communication Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vellayapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519722"},{"teacherId":9013782,"projectId":9293804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our project. Your kindness and commitment to our cause have allowed us to continue providing these children with the tools they need to thrive and succeed. It is through the support of donors like you that we can make a real difference in the lives of autistic children and their families. Without your donation, it would be so challenging to bring extra experiences to my classroom. I'm so excited to share these materials with my students and to see how it impacts their learning and engagement this year!","fullyFundedDate":1753513294227,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-talk-meeting-sensory-needs-i/9293804/","projectTitle":"Tools That Talk: Meeting Sensory Needs in Silent Ways","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013782_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682113580188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013782"},{"teacherId":9013782,"projectId":9101376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our project. Your kindness and commitment to our cause have allowed us to continue providing these children with the tools they need to thrive and succeed. It is through the support of donors like you that we can make a real difference in the lives of autistic children and their families. Without your donation, it would be so challenging to bring extra experiences to my classroom. I'm so excited to share these materials with my students and to see how it impacts their learning and engagement this year!","fullyFundedDate":1745847025548,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-animals-happy-kids-a-counting-f/9101376/","projectTitle":"Hungry Animals, Happy Kids: A Counting Feast!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013782_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682113580188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013782"},{"teacherId":9013782,"projectId":9030173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our project. Your kindness and commitment to our cause have allowed us to continue providing these children with the tools they need to thrive and succeed. It is through the support of donors like you that we can make a real difference in the lives of autistic children and their families. Without your donation, it would be so challenging to bring extra experiences to my classroom. I'm so excited to share these materials with my students and to see how it impacts their learning and engagement this year!","fullyFundedDate":1738803715854,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-sensory-tools/9030173/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning With Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013782_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682113580188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013782"},{"teacherId":4487858,"projectId":9299047,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing a fun and engaging experience for my TK students. Our TK students deepening their understanding for STEM as well as refining their fine motor skills. We loved exploring with STEM concepts as our youngest learners got wet as we investigated what floated and what sank. Listening to their ideas and reasoning showed future scientist and engineers in the making. \r\n Another popular game that our students showed interest was the rockets that had different ways to show a number on them. Matching the numbers, exploring with color pattern, and basic hand and eye coordination to connect the rocket pieces allowed students to explore math concepts in a fun way. The best way to learn is through play, and my class was learning so much with this center. Our centers were very popular as we rotated the different games for the class. Our class cannot thank all the donors enough for helping us receive these fun experiences for our students. We are truly lucky to have these tools in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746551024291,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-skill-games-for-tk/9299047/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Skill Games for TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4487858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498522482824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gow"},{"teacherId":9013782,"projectId":9075065,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous support of our project, Hoppy Holidays: Easter Surprises for Sensory Superstars! Thanks to you, our students had a truly magical experience.\r\n\r\nThe kids absolutely loved decorating their Easter eggs with colorful stickers, and the joy on their faces when they received their Easter baskets was priceless. Your kindness helped create beautiful memories, filled with creativity, excitement, and pure happiness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us make this Easter celebration so special. Your support means the world to us!\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1743007673085,"projectUrl":"project/hoppy-holidays-easter-surprises-for-sen/9075065/","projectTitle":"Hoppy Holidays: Easter Surprises for Sensory Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013782_orig.jpg?crop=453,453,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682113580188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013782"},{"teacherId":9802159,"projectId":8896970,"letterContent":"My students and I want to send you a huge thank you for your generosity! It is because of you and your thoughtfulness that we were able to receive the items we needed to make our classroom complete. \r\n\r\nWhen the package arrived at our door, my students were immediately curious and excited. After explaining to them that we had received some generous donations, many of them wanted to know why! So, thank you for not only providing our class with the material items, but also for helping to show my students the power of a random act of kindness. \r\n\r\nWith the items we received, students have enjoyed sitting on cushions in our class library, creating unique drawings during free time, and using new sharpie markers to illustrate their own mini-mural! Up next, students will continue to use these supplies to create a 3D storybook landscape. I can't wait to see all the amazing things they will create with the help of your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1736876183869,"projectUrl":"project/combination-class-essentials/8896970/","projectTitle":"Combination Class Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9802159_orig.png?crop=242,242,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729634819176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802159"},{"teacherId":4487858,"projectId":8955036,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, we have been able to introduce a wonderful selection of stories that have profoundly impacted our classroom environment. Each day, we read these engaging books, allowing our students to explore themes surrounding \"big emotions.\" Together, we discuss the challenges faced by the characters and reflect on whether we have ever experienced similar feelings. These discussions foster a nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions. It truly warms my heart to see them articulate their feelings and learn to empathize with others. Your thoughtful contribution has made a lasting difference in the lives of my Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students. They are becoming more resilient, confident, and equipped to face their challenges. Thank you for believing in the power of literature and the importance of social-emotional learning in our early education program. We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to fostering a generation of emotionally intelligent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1733402153714,"projectUrl":"project/tk-students-navigating-emotions/8955036/","projectTitle":"TK Students Navigating Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4487858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498522482824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gow"},{"teacherId":4487858,"projectId":8872717,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to explore their creativity in ways that have truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant hub of imagination. With the art supplies you helped us acquire – glitter, contact paper, fake snowballs, and foam shapes to name a few – our students not only created beautiful Valentine's boxes but also delved into a world of artistic expression that I never could have envisioned before. Your contributions have empowered our students to let their unique voices shine through their artwork. The TK students have embraced the magic of art. They used contact paper to build enchanting evergreen trees, transforming their vision into reality with their little hands. The gleaming glitter sprinkled throughout their projects reflected not only the light but also their enthusiasm and personal style. Watching their imaginations come to life was a truly rewarding experience for me as an educator. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you again for your support. Together, we are nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers and artists.","fullyFundedDate":1733266089116,"projectUrl":"project/art-art-lets-create-in-tk/8872717/","projectTitle":"Art! Art! Let's Create in TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4487858_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498522482824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gow"},{"teacherId":9519722,"projectId":8827659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation which helped me purchase color ink and cardstock to create communication tools in color. \r\n\r\nMany of my students prefer nonverbal means of communication. With your donation I was able to create numerous communication boards, picture icons, individual schedules, etc. tailored to each student's needs. \r\n\r\nColor pictures are more meaningful to my students than black and white pictures. They are more likely to use these communication tools when in color. The thickness of the cardstock helps make the communication tools more durable which in turn allows us to use them for a longer period of time. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping these young learners communicate!","fullyFundedDate":1728694383580,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-learning-come-alive-for-our-sp/8827659/","projectTitle":"Help Make Learning Come Alive for Our Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vellayapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519722"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3818","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":627,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":16,"percentAsian":79,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":90.5,"schoolId":3818,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ardenwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ardenwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fremont-unified-school-district/ardenwood-elementary-school/3818"}