{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ascend Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10044297,"projectId":9380670,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies. Your gifts—including pencils, art materials, journals, folders, gel pens, table organizers, snacks, and a reliable clean water source—have made an immediate and meaningful impact on our learning environment. \r\n\r\nDue to your support, my students have everything they need to express their creativity, stay organized, and fully engage in their work. The art supplies have inspired new artistic confidence, the journals have encouraged thoughtful reflection, and the table organizers have helped students take pride in keeping a tidy, welcoming workspace.\r\n\r\nEven the simple comfort of readily available snacks and water has helped students stay focused and feel cared for throughout the day. Most importantly, your generosity has helped us nurture a classroom culture where students feel safe, supported, and valued. With these tools, they are able to learn, explore, and collaborate in a space that feels truly their own. Our classroom community is stronger because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of a positive, well-supplied learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1748543614394,"projectUrl":"project/7th-grade-humanities-heroes/9380670/","projectTitle":"7th Grade Humanities Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leticia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044297"},{"teacherId":3599123,"projectId":9466308,"letterContent":"I really appreciate your support of this project - I am so happy to be able to have a gardening class that I am teaching with all students in our middle school. We are learning things like how to be comfortable outside, what not to do when a bee flies near us, and how to remember that spiders are great in our garden so we should leave them be. :)\r\n\r\nHaving gloves has allowed students to pull weeds safely because their hands are protected against thorns. We are also very excited to check on the different seeds we are testing out to see which will grow best in our space. Thanks so much for your support of this one teacher's vision for developing students who love and appreciate time outdoors taking care of our land.","fullyFundedDate":1755035688649,"projectUrl":"project/seeds-to-sprout-hope-and-compassion/9466308/","projectTitle":"Seeds to Sprout Hope and Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kunz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3599123"},{"teacherId":7764643,"projectId":9193567,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing The Outsiders into our classroom. Because of your generosity, each of my sixth graders will have their own copy of this powerful novel—a book that continues to inspire and connect with young readers across generations.\r\n\r\nMy students from the Fruitvale community are eager to dive into stories that reflect the challenges and triumphs of growing up. With these books, they will be able to:\r\n\r\nRead and analyze the text together, building shared experiences and stronger discussion skills.\r\n\r\nAnnotate and mark meaningful passages in their own copies, encouraging deeper engagement.\r\n\r\nParticipate in Socratic seminars and group conversations about themes like identity, stereotypes, and belonging.\r\n\r\nWrite reflections and essays that connect the struggles of Ponyboy and his friends to their own lives and the world around them.\r\n\r\nFor many students, this may be the first time they truly connect with a book on such a personal level. Having their own copies makes that connection possible and helps create a classroom community united by literature.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that every student has equal access to this timeless story and the chance to discover the magic of reading. We are so grateful for your belief in our students and their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1744166761817,"projectUrl":"project/empathy-identity-and-the-outsiders-a/9193567/","projectTitle":"Empathy, Identity, and The Outsiders: A Book for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7764643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742786988253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7764643"},{"teacherId":7764643,"projectId":9193938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity in providing headphones will make a meaningful difference for my sixth grade humanities students. Every day, they bring curiosity and energy into our room, and now they will have an essential tool to help them learn with focus and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, students will be able to:\r\n\r\nListen to audiobooks and read-alouds that build fluency and comprehension.\r\n\r\nWatch educational videos that bring history and literature to life.\r\n\r\nAccess literacy programs, research tools, and language supports tailored to their needs.\r\n\r\nMinimize distractions so they can work independently at their own pace.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have quality headphones at home, and having a full set in our classroom removes a barrier to learning. This donation ensures that every student can fully participate in digital learning and stay engaged with challenging content.\r\n\r\nYour support will help create a more equitable, focused, and engaging classroom for all learners. My students and I are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1745496293249,"projectUrl":"project/helping-6th-graders-tune-in-to-learning/9193938/","projectTitle":"Helping 6th Graders Tune In to Learning with Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7764643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742786988253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7764643"},{"teacherId":10044297,"projectId":9388460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donations of pencils, gel pens, folders, journals, and the wonderful organizational baskets have completely lifted the energy of our classroom. Because of you, students walk into a space that feels bright, organized, fun, and safe—a place they're genuinely excited to step into each day.\r\nWith the right supplies at their fingertips, our classroom culture has become more dynamic and engaging than ever. Students collaborate more, take creative risks, stay organized, and show a new level of pride in their work. The environment you helped shape is sparking curiosity and confidence in ways we can see—and feel—daily.\r\nWe're also so grateful for the snacks and the water cooler. When students are fed and hydrated, everything changes—they're more focused, more upbeat, and more ready to take on challenges. Your support helps them show up as their best, most proactive selves, and it makes a tremendous difference in their learning.\r\nThank you for helping us build a joyful, energized, and supportive space where students can truly thrive. We appreciate you more than words can say!\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude and big smiles,","fullyFundedDate":1752717481871,"projectUrl":"project/creative-flow/9388460/","projectTitle":"Creative Flow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leticia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044297"},{"teacherId":8903084,"projectId":9155977,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, thank you so much for your generous donation of fishing gear. Your support has brought a lot of excitement and enthusiasm to our middle and elementary students , many of whom are getting the chance to try fishing for the very first time. This opportunity has opened the door for hands-on learning outside the classroom and has given our students a deeper appreciation for nature and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, fishing is helping our students develop valuable life skills like patience, focus, and commitment. Waiting for a catch teaches them that good things take time and that persistence matters—both in fishing and in life. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and the positive impact it's having on our students' growth and experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1745496321672,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-it-and-fishing-it/9155977/","projectTitle":"Kicking It and Fishing It","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8903084"},{"teacherId":3447335,"projectId":9180056,"letterContent":"We had an extremely successful week of Boxing with our students, and they were able to stay geared up and protected thanks to your donations here on DonorsChoose. The gloves were high quality and students really enjoyed learning how to wrap their hands with professional-style hand wraps. \r\n\r\nWe were in awe of the motivation and drive of the students as they went through a week-long boxing boot-camp. They ended the week with sparring, and showed excellent sportsmanship, skill, and perseverance. Several of them have even continued taking boxing lessons at the local boxing gym!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to make this experience so special for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1743516613030,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-ready-to-rumble/9180056/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Ready to Rumble!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hazzard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3447335_orig.jpg?crop=1674,1674,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675788873088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hazzard"},{"teacherId":3447335,"projectId":9083459,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom for the Mid-Year Restock project. We are so happy to have chart paper that actually sticks to the walls in the classroom so students can continue to reference our anchor charts as they work!\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chair is a big hit and is super comfortable. The students who use the bean bag chair say it helps them stay calm and focused during math class.\r\n\r\nWe use the whiteboard markers regularly when we do review problems on individual whiteboards, and the erasable pens always come in handy when we make math mistakes and need to correct our errors!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these items for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1740163198686,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock/9083459/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hazzard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3447335_orig.jpg?crop=1674,1674,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675788873088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hazzard"},{"teacherId":9702474,"projectId":8696139,"letterContent":"On behalf of the ASCEND community, I would like to extend my humble gratitude for the contributions you made to our project. As a result of these donations, we now have the opportunity to offer comprehensive skills-building and soccer training to students at our school. Soccer is a huge staple in our community, so this heightened capacity to offer these opportunities to our students is hugely impactful. \r\n\r\nUsing these goals, I've implemented an after school soccer club for our 2nd and 3rd grade students to engage in skills-building and training to prepare them for joining our schools 4th/5th grade soccer team! These students participate in weekly sessions with a paid coach that does everything from fundamentals, to drills, to hosting scrimmages!\r\n\r\nFurthermore, we've utilized these goals to give our middle school teams more flexibility when it comes to their soccer practices. Having these additional goals allows them to get more reps and touches on the ball in their practices which has been instrumental in increasing their overall skill level. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your wonderful contributions. It has made a tremendous positive difference in this community.","fullyFundedDate":1730838959313,"projectUrl":"project/kick-start-soccer/8696139/","projectTitle":"Kick Start Soccer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Isaacs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702474"},{"teacherId":3447335,"projectId":8896302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations toward keeping my classroom updated and functioning well. Our stools for our standing desks really help children who have a need to stand for part of the class and sit for the part of the class. The stools get used all day by multiple students and so the wear and tear is natural, but we really appreciate the support with replacing one. \r\n\r\nThere is so much to be grateful for from our donors over the years - it truly wouldn't be possible to do the work we do without you.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1729801286935,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-essentials/8896302/","projectTitle":"Replacing Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hazzard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3447335_orig.jpg?crop=1674,1674,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675788873088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hazzard"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3989","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":481,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":3989,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ascend Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ascend Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/ascend-school/3989"}