{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bracher Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9333919,"projectId":9725611,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our STEAM project, Not All Students Are Destined For A Cubicle through Donors Choose. The items we received include a sewing machine, a Cricut cutting machine, and various art supplies have already begun to transform our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning environment. Your support goes far beyond simply providing materials; it provides opportunities. In a world increasingly dominated by screens, these tools offer students a chance to engage with the tangible, to troubleshoot problems with their hands, and to see their creative ideas take physical form. By funding this project, you've invested in a generation of innovative thinkers and doers. From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of all the students whose lives you've enriched, thank you. You are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758483250814,"projectUrl":"project/not-all-students-are-destined-for-a-cubi/9725611/","projectTitle":"Not All Students Are Destined for A Cubicle","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gentry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/james-gentry"},{"teacherId":9403148,"projectId":9505807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for my project. \r\n\r\nHaving an assortment of \"beginning of the year\" books was very helpful for my students (and me) because the books helped everyone feel welcomed and excited to start school this year. The stories taught lessons about kindness, friendship, and working together, setting a positive tone for the year.\r\n\r\nAlso, having books about the Constitution was great during Constitution Day in September because students were able to learn about our country's history in an engaging way. The books made it easier for them to understand important ideas like freedom and citizenship.\r\n\r\nLastly, my students are very excited to read The Secret Garden in the spring. They are looking forward to exploring the story's mystery and characters, as well as make a lot of really fun projects with the themes from the book.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your donations. You're greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755737908051,"projectUrl":"project/various-books-for-the-new-school-year/9505807/","projectTitle":"Various Books for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sempek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403148_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704092953008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403148"},{"teacherId":9403148,"projectId":9505777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classrooms! Having a Chromebook cart to organize students' Chromebooks and chargers has made a big difference in the classroom. I no longer have to spend time finding or charging devices, and students can easily access their Chromebooks. \r\n\r\nAlso, having recess equipment has made a very positive impact on students. They now have more options to play and work together during recess. It encourages teamwork and has helped build friendships!\r\n\r\nLastly, having a professional-grade sharpener has been great for the classroom. It sharpens pencils quickly and neatly, saving me so much time! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations! You're greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755737908507,"projectUrl":"project/effective-chromebook-charging-and-storag/9505777/","projectTitle":"Effective Chromebook Charging and Storage Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sempek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9403148_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704092953008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403148"},{"teacherId":6863776,"projectId":9664397,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of sensory items to our K–1 Special Education classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe new sensory tools—such as fidgets, textured toys, shake plate, and magnetic blocks —have already had a positive impact. Our students are using them to help regulate their emotions, focus during lessons, and engage more comfortably in classroom activities. \r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom community and for believing in the potential of every child.","fullyFundedDate":1758844095359,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-materials-for-ms-ms-class/9664397/","projectTitle":"Sensory Materials for Ms. M's Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6863776"},{"teacherId":8172620,"projectId":9732114,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! We want to express our gratitude for the generous donation that has enabled our project to get funded! We have found a spot for the items, and the children helped put them in the block area after they played with the new things. They were so happy, and it's evident in their interactions and play. The animals, people, trees, and houses were a huge hit and much needed to enrich our Block area. They built a little town and incorporated the houses and trees while they were playing with the people. We would like to express our sincere gratitude!","fullyFundedDate":1760669737765,"projectUrl":"project/block-fun/9732114/","projectTitle":"Block Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172620"},{"teacherId":9838451,"projectId":9698318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our TK STEM Adventure! Your generous contribution has filled our classroom with excitement, curiosity, and endless opportunities for discovery.\r\n\r\nAs soon as our new materials arrived, my little scientists' eyes lit up! The Dinosaur Magna- Tiles and Arctic Animal Set instantly became a favorite—students eagerly built prehistoric worlds and icy habitats, proudly sharing stories about their dinosaurs and polar bears. The Nature Stones and Specimen Stones turned our science center into a mini nature lab where children examined plant textures and colors with focused curiosity.\r\n\r\nWhen we explored the Magnetic Fossil Puzzles, students worked together like real paleontologists, piecing together clues about ancient life. Cracking open the geodes was pure magic—gasps, laughter, and \"Wow!\" filled the room as sparkling crystals appeared inside. Our Mini Tornado demonstration helped the class see science in motion, while the wooden balance blocks encouraged hands-on experimentation with weight, shape, and balance. And the Four Seasons puzzles have beautifully supported our conversations about weather and how nature changes over time.\r\n\r\nThese experiences have transformed our classroom into a joyful, curious, and engaged learning community. You have given my students the chance to think like scientists, create like engineers, and wonder like explorers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this magical learning possible for our youngest learners. Your generosity truly inspires them to keep asking questions, discovering new things, and seeing the world with awe.","fullyFundedDate":1757549726888,"projectUrl":"project/dino-mite-stem-adventures-exploring-nat/9698318/","projectTitle":"Dino-Mite STEM Adventures: Exploring Nature, Science & Seasons in TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838451_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762624743128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838451"},{"teacherId":9838451,"projectId":9513725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing hands-on discovery and wonder into our classroom! Because of your generosity, our young scientists are learning through play, curiosity, and exploration every single day.\r\n\r\nThe Kaplan Ramp and Roll Discovery Blocks have been an instant hit! Students are designing ramps, testing speed, and experimenting with angles and gravity. It's incredible to watch their problem-solving skills and teamwork grow as they adjust their designs to make the balls roll faster or farther.\r\n\r\nThe Liquid Floor Tiles have added a magical sensory element to our classroom. Children love stepping and pressing on the colorful tiles, watching the liquid swirl and flow—sparking conversations about color mixing, movement, and cause and effect.\r\n\r\nOur Specimen Stones and Sea Shells have turned our science center into a mini museum. With the Tabletop Stand and Magnifiers, students observe the details of sea creatures and bugs up close, developing scientific observation skills and vocabulary. These materials invite quiet focus and awe as children connect what they see under the magnifier to the natural world around them.\r\n\r\nThe Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes have also become a favorite in our calm-down area. They help children self-regulate and refocus, while also learning about weather and the four seasons through motion and light.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my transitional kindergarten students are experiencing STEM concepts in ways that are joyful, developmentally appropriate, and deeply engaging. You've helped create a classroom where curiosity leads the way and every discovery feels like magic.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in early learners and making such a lasting impact on their education. Your kindness continues to inspire both my students and me every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755737908627,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-scientists-on-a-big-adventure-stem/9513725/","projectTitle":"Tiny Scientists on a Big Adventure: STEM Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838451_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762624743128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838451"},{"teacherId":8172620,"projectId":9640308,"letterContent":"The children were so excited to receive the new fidgets. We will be working together for\r\nThe stem activities learning about gravity\r\nAnd testing out different\r\nProblems and solutions when we receive the balls and ramps. We will predict and make a chart of the length and how fast using math and measurement in a upcoming project. This activity will teach the children how to measure with a ruler.And also use a timer and writing skills with the predictions written on our chart. Some of the children used the little blocks to start building, and making tall creations.some of them have measured how tall the blocks were and this also incorporates their learning through play. Thank you to all the donors! We appreciate the opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1757549727427,"projectUrl":"project/stem-testing-gravity-activity-fidgets/9640308/","projectTitle":"Stem Testing Gravity Activity & Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172620"},{"teacherId":7521668,"projectId":7194185,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous contributions to educators across the United States. Your support significantly eases our efforts and enables us to provide our students with enhanced materials and visuals that will endure for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe laminator and pouches are particularly in high demand, especially for those working with young children. They facilitate the creation of durable resources that are invaluable for our ESL and Special Education students.\r\n\r\nI must express my enthusiasm about having my classroom visuals in excellent condition. Thank you once again for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1682358971117,"projectUrl":"project/lets-laminate-our-visual-cards/7194185/","projectTitle":"Let's Laminate Our Visual Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7521668_orig.jpg?crop=1413,1413,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602024409783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msruthy"},{"teacherId":8172620,"projectId":9397658,"letterContent":"During our classroom time the children use the new materials to create drawings with the gel pens and were very excited of the colors and they also noticed that some have glitter! One of my children had never used gel pens and said that it wrote smooth as she was drawing a picture. We are very happy and the children are thankful for the gel pens! The magnetic blocks are a hit! The children are creating scenes with them.. one had a fence around the the house to save the princess and another child made a swimming pool next to the castle. They are using their imagination with the printed magnetic blocks and love how they stick together. We are appreciative to get funded and have new materials for the fall! Thank you to the kind donors!","fullyFundedDate":1755737908199,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-fall-2025/9397658/","projectTitle":"Ready for Fall 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172620"},{"teacherId":8172620,"projectId":9273239,"letterContent":"The students have been using the Sharpies, which are new to them, with the style instead of the regular tip. They have been drawing on the foam sheets and making pictures for their families! Many of the students have homework still, even though it is the end of the school year, and are using the new mechanical pencils! Today, the children noticed we received the new people skin colored pencils and the older children started to draw their family and friends. The younger children used them to write with and draw themselves! We are thrilled with all the supplies for the odds and ends project and have so much gratitude for all the donors! Thank you so much from all of us!!","fullyFundedDate":1746787061375,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-our-classroom/9273239/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for our classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172620"},{"teacherId":8172620,"projectId":9308674,"letterContent":"We are so pleased and appreciative of all the fun-colored beads we received for this project! Our children have started to work on different activities, making friendship bracelets, beaded necklaces, and bead-buddy animal key chains for their backpacks, and also giving them to their classmates! We are so happy, and the children are very engaged. This opportunity has made an impact because the children are using their small gross motor skills and learning as well! It takes patience when using a pattern to bead and make a pattern, The children are teaching each other different animals for their bead buddies. We are truly grateful and want to thank everyone who made a difference by donating to our project! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747108557477,"projectUrl":"project/beads-and-things-for-small-group-time/9308674/","projectTitle":"Beads and Things for Small Group Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172620"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4962","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":263,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":4962,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bracher Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bracher Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-unified-school-district/bracher-elementary-school/4962"}