{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Braly Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":11.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2205765,"projectId":9764347,"letterContent":"We are grateful for the opportunity to share the impact of sand tray activities and small manipulatives for our elementary-aged students. These tools have become an essential part of supporting self-regulation, emotional expression, and learning readiness for students across both the general education population and the neurodiverse community.\r\n\r\nThe sand tray and small manipulatives provide students with a hands-on, sensory-rich way to process emotions, reduce stress, and regulate their bodies. For many students, especially those who experience sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or difficulty with emotional expression, these materials offer a safe and nonverbal outlet to explore feelings and regain a sense of control. The tactile nature of the sand and the intentional use of manipulatives help calm the nervous system, improve focus, and support emotional balance.\r\n\r\nThese tools promote problem-solving, creativity, and mindfulness. Students are better able to transition back to academic tasks after engaging with the sand tray activity, resulting in improved attention, participation, and classroom behavior. For our neurodiverse students, including those with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, sand trays and manipulatives support fine motor development, communication skills, and emotional regulation in a way that feels accessible and empowering.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact is visible every day—students are engaged, calmer, and better equipped to manage big emotions. These resources allow educators and support staff to meet students where they are and provide inclusive, developmentally appropriate support that benefits the whole school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in tools that nurture emotional well-being, self-regulation, and success for all learners. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760749381458,"projectUrl":"project/healing-hands-in-the-sand/9764347/","projectTitle":"Healing Hands in the Sand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2205765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691728440201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswellness"},{"teacherId":8927845,"projectId":9564887,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations we have been loving our new ChompSaw!\r\n\r\nThe children love being able to cut out carboard shapes to make into their own creations and sculptures! \r\n\r\nWe recently used our ChompSaw to cut out pieces for our 3D paper and plaster unit.\r\nChildren used the ChompSaw to cut out pieces from file folders and then used these pieces to construct wonderful 3D sculptures.\r\n\r\nStudents then put on an art show and described the process of cutting out their pieces, building the structures, adding the plaster and finally painting them to bring their 3D sculptures to life.","fullyFundedDate":1755697234761,"projectUrl":"project/a-cut-above/9564887/","projectTitle":"A Cut Above!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daphne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8927845_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755636257204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927845"},{"teacherId":122349,"projectId":9543366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my library project \"Drawn to the Library.\" Thanks to the new \"Draw Cute...\" books, the students are even more enticed to spend time in the library when it is open during recess. Having the option of the library at recess means those who want to can enjoy a quiet space instead of the frenetic atmosphere of the playground. They enter, walk to a table with books of their choice, and grab some of the colored pencils and an eraser that were also funded with this project.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the new books, their eyes grew large, just like the anime-style eyes of some of the drawing books! They had AVAILABLE choices! Cute food, cute woodland creatures, cute stuff, animals, Pokemon, and more. They also didn't have to hunt through a bin of sad, broken pencils to find the color they want. And there's a large number of the same color, so they don't have to wait to get their desired color.\r\n\r\nOne particular fifth grade student and frequent library visitor and drawing book enthusiast is an avid and proficient artist. She recently entered a PTA-sponsored art contest called \"PTA Reflections\" with a pencil drawing illustrating the theme of \"Belong.\" She won at the local level and will advance to the next level. I'd like to think that providing materials during recess has allowed her to hone her talent. Nobody from our school has won in ten years!\r\n\r\nNext, I plan to add some of the copies to the library catalog for checkout. This way, students can enjoy the drawing books at home, too.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755748962712,"projectUrl":"project/drawn-to-the-library/9543366/","projectTitle":"Drawn to the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp122349_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730216672584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssilverlibrary"},{"teacherId":4219425,"projectId":9572908,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the iPads have made an incredible difference in our K–1 special education classroom! My young learners each have unique ways of learning, communicating, and engaging with the world, and these iPads have opened new doors for them to access their individualized curriculum.\r\n\r\nWith interactive learning apps, visual supports, and communication tools, my students are now able to participate more fully in daily lessons. They use the iPads to build early literacy and math skills, practice fine motor coordination, and express themselves through pictures, voice output, and movement-based activities. For many of my students, this technology has made learning more accessible, engaging, and joyful.\r\n\r\nThe iPads have helped turn challenges into opportunities—allowing every child to learn at their own pace and celebrate their successes, big and small. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student can shine and feel proud of what they can do!","fullyFundedDate":1755748962583,"projectUrl":"project/two-ipads-endless-learning-opportunitie/9572908/","projectTitle":"Two iPads, Endless Learning Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4219425_orig.jpg?crop=2104,2104,x73,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730675050179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4219425"},{"teacherId":10168362,"projectId":9573732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! It brought a huge smile to my face and an even bigger one to my students. The BOB Books have been such a gift— they truly support my students as they work hard to learn English. The confidence they gain from being able to read books at their level is absolutely unmatched!\r\n\r\nMy students also love practicing their short and long vowels with the games you helped provide. They ask if we can play them every day—haha! I'm so grateful that we're able to make learning both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe finger-guided reading strips have been incredibly helpful as well. They keep my students focused by highlighting the text as they read, helping them stay on track. Not only has this improved their fluency, but it's also strengthened their comprehension since they're no longer getting lost in the story.\r\n\r\nAll of these donated items played such an important role in their learning journey. In the first trimester alone, almost all of our English language learners have already moved up 1 or 2 reading levels!!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It truly makes a difference! :)","fullyFundedDate":1755748962452,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-cool/9573732/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10168362"},{"teacherId":579078,"projectId":9745273,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our Kindergarten is Fun project! Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a more exciting, engaging, and joyful place for learning and discovery.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement. You should have seen their faces—pure amazement and joy! They were instantly drawn to the colorful learning tools, hands-on games, and imaginative play resources.\r\nThese materials have made our classroom more inclusive and dynamic. The kids are using new vocabulary, practicing social-emotional skills, and learning about teamwork. Your donations are directly fueling this real-world learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in the importance of early childhood education and for making a difference in the lives of our youngest learners. Your generosity has sparked so much joy and curiosity, and I'm so excited for all the growth this year will bring.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1758839702662,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-is-fun/9745273/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. F.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/579078"},{"teacherId":579078,"projectId":9409483,"letterContent":"The kids were so excited when they walked into the room and saw all the activities in the classroom. Their excitement was motivating for me to see them eager to learn.\r\nThank you so much for helping me make this happen. \r\n\r\nI will put out morning bins each day on their tables to help ease into the learning day. This will build community in our classroom. The students will get to know each other by sharing the activities and playing and learning together. This hands on learning will continue thought out the year to build relationships with one another and learn important educational skills in Kindergarten.\r\nThank you again for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1750881104303,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-kindergarten/9409483/","projectTitle":"Hands On Learning for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. F.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/579078"},{"teacherId":4494877,"projectId":9064895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions in funding our project for new classroom printer ink cartridges! It is always a scary time when we start running low on ink, but those times are behind us! We are now able to print classroom materials and resources, activities, and students' work and published writing pieces with the simple push of a button. New life has been breathed into our printer and we are so thankful! It has been extremely handy to be able to reliably use our printer once more, and it is all thanks to you. Your kindness is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1738195686649,"projectUrl":"project/think-ink/9064895/","projectTitle":"Think *INK*","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paulson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4494877_orig.jpg?crop=430,430,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754091532490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristinapaulson"},{"teacherId":9852107,"projectId":8982384,"letterContent":"My students and I have been so grateful for the new materials that were donated. They have been able to practice articulation and language skills in new and exciting ways thanks to your generous donations. \r\n\r\nA crowd favorite among my students has been the Operation game! I created a companion worksheet that pairs the items in operation with words that my students working on articulation sounds have been practicing. When they pick an item to remove in operation, I ask them to practice their word 5-10 times. Having fun games like Operation allows my students to practice their sounds while participating in an engaging activity. \r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, coming to speech therapy is the highlight of my student's day. I am so grateful for your support of my speech room!","fullyFundedDate":1734483813105,"projectUrl":"project/creating-language-through-play/8982384/","projectTitle":"Creating Language Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9852107"},{"teacherId":9680071,"projectId":8915066,"letterContent":"I just want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your thoughtful donations to the \"Essential Basics for a Thriving Speech and Therapy Room\" project. The items you've provided—Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Velcro sticky-back fasteners, dry erase boards, Expo markers, Crayola washable markers, and the wonderful children's books—are exactly what I need to create effective, lasting materials for my students.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help me make things like \"First-Then\" charts and other resources that we can use again and again. The Velcro fasteners and laminating pouches will help ensure that everything lasts, while the dry erase boards and markers will provide endless opportunities for engaging lessons. The books are a perfect addition to our speech therapy activities, and I can already picture how much my kids will enjoy them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in the therapy room, and I can't thank you enough for helping me create a space where my students feel supported and inspired to learn. I'm so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733269026644,"projectUrl":"project/essential-basics-for-a-thriving-speech-a/8915066/","projectTitle":"Essential Basics for a Thriving Speech and Therapy Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680071"},{"teacherId":9680071,"projectId":8874310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our \"Games and Toys to Enrich Speech Therapy Through Play\" project! The thoughtful items you gifted—like the Super Duper Jumbo Mighty Mouth Hand Puppet, Playdoh, Pete the Cat Doll and Book, Toy Vet Set for Toddlers, Balloon Power Car Toys, and Crayola Washable Fingerpaint—are exactly what we needed to make therapy fun and impactful.\r\n\r\nIt's truly amazing to see how much these toys are helping our students break through communication barriers. Whether they're using the hand puppet to practice sounds, using the playdoh during play and during speech tasks, each item brings something special to the table. They're learning, growing, and having fun while doing it!\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for bringing so much joy to our classroom. We're beyond grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733269025148,"projectUrl":"project/games-and-toys-to-enrich-speech-therapy/8874310/","projectTitle":"Games and Toys to Enrich Speech Therapy Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680071"},{"teacherId":122349,"projectId":8911468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my library project \"Help Us See Our Books: Part 2.\" Thanks to our new label maker with refills and clear bins, the books are so much easier to see and shelve. It is really helpful to be able to use my own label maker to create new spine labels for new book additions and books that have been loved so much their labels have faded or torn.\r\n\r\nStaff, students and volunteers were so excited to see the clear bins when they arrived. It is easy for them to find books that might interest them, and it takes so much less time to re-shelve after books are returned.\r\n\r\nIn the future, I'd love to be able to purchase more bins so that I can add even more series or other special collections to them. I also think it would be great to add some protective plastic book covers for our new paperback books, as that extra protection would keep them looking great for much longer!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733271562571,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-see-our-books-part-2/8911468/","projectTitle":"Help Us See Our Books (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp122349_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730216672584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssilverlibrary"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4963","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":362,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":40,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"22.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":88.3,"schoolId":4963,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Braly Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Braly Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-clara-unified-school-district/braly-elementary-school/4963"}