{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Del Mar Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10396058,"projectId":10009457,"letterContent":"Your contribution to my class has given us exciting and new activities to explore. The tent is set up in my dramatic play area and has been a total hit with the kids. Students have been exploring different types of imaginary play like farmers market, camping, house, family and more! The tent provides not only a fun place for them to use imaginary play, but also provides a calming/cozy space for children that are overstimulated and just need a quiet space. Many students are using it as a book nook and \"cool down\" space when they need to take a break, which is really helpful for them when they are regulating their emotions. \r\nThe dodecahedron (12 sided dice) is a huge success for our outdoor play time. It's great for their gross motor development and helps them focus on a specific type of movement. It provides opportunities for students to move (and get their wiggles out) in a structured and safe way as a whole class. I have had repeated requests to use this tool because it's just so much fun! Thanks for your contribution in making this possible for these students, and for future students in my community!","fullyFundedDate":1769369259934,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-guided-through/10009457/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Learning Guided Through Imaginary and Sensory-Based Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tripp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396058"},{"teacherId":10396058,"projectId":9980816,"letterContent":"Your donation has made a huge impact in our class. The sensory table and sensory tunnel have been extremely fun for students to explore. \r\n There was so much anticipatory excitement before the materials arrived, and profound excitement once I received the materials. The students get to use these materials throughout the week and it is amazing for me to witness their level of engagement, cooperative play, and the overall joy they are having. \r\nThank you for making these opportunities possible for my students, and for the future students in my community!!","fullyFundedDate":1768057393839,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-to-promote-cognitive-a/9980816/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning to Promote Cognitive and Physical Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tripp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396058"},{"teacherId":9623479,"projectId":9991229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. We are thrilled with the new bookshelf that displays book covers, making it easy for little ones to see and choose the books that interest them. The day it arrived was extra special, students eagerly helped assemble the bookshelf and even had fun incorporating the packaging into part of their play.\r\n\r\nYour donations have already made learning more engaging and creative. We used the liquid watercolors for a sensory activity by coloring cooked spaghetti in vibrant shades while learning the letter \"N\" for noodles. The bright tempera paints were also a big hit, especially for one of our students with very limited mobility. She loved feeling the cool paint with her hands and watching the colors spread across the paper.\r\n\r\nWe're also very excited to use the large-format paper for a collaborative art project where children can swing while dragging oil pastels to create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Your generosity helps us create joyful, hands-on learning experiences for our students every day. \r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772072550825,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-new-reading-corner/9991229/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and New Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623479_orig.jpg?crop=329,329,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722738189789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandee-manuel"},{"teacherId":9623479,"projectId":9675533,"letterContent":"Second Step is one of my favorite curricula to use with young children. When I accepted my position at Del Mar, I had to build my classroom from scratch. I'm now incorporating the stories from the curriculum into our morning circle routine, and they've become an important part of our day.\r\n\r\nThe large photo cards provide strong visual support for the topics we discuss, and the students are fully engaged. I know I have their full attention when all eyes are on the image in my hands. Teaching children to recognize and understand their emotions lays the foundation for learning, positive relationships, and healthy development.\r\nThank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1766602854763,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-kids-to-listen-learn-and-lead/9675533/","projectTitle":"Teaching Kids to Listen, Learn, and Lead with Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623479_orig.jpg?crop=329,329,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722738189789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandee-manuel"},{"teacherId":3939579,"projectId":9515427,"letterContent":"We are loving all of our new reading and math games. The students are choosing to play them during our learning workshops as well as during their indoor recess and Free Choice time! I love to see kids choosing educational games during their independent time. \r\n\r\nWhen I first unboxed the games, the students could not believe their eyes! There are so many new games and activities for them to choose from. Your generous donations have definitely enhanced our learning and play time this year. \r\n\r\nWe are currently learning about spelling and reading words with long vowels as well as learning about place value to the tens place and counting coins in math. These are some of the more popular games in the new collection so far. \r\n\r\nAgain, thanks to your generosity we are learning and growing in first grade!","fullyFundedDate":1763601833523,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9515427/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pomrantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3939579"},{"teacherId":10319772,"projectId":9924791,"letterContent":"With our new resources, we've been able to take learning beyond the classroom walls and into the natural world. We recently used the materials during a field trip scavenger hunt and bird-watching exploration. Students worked in small teams to identify local plants and birds, record observations, and discuss habitats. One special moment that stood out was when a group quietly spotted a bird they had only seen in books before. They quickly flipped through their guides, compared markings, and proudly confirmed their discovery together. It was hands-on, collaborative, and filled with genuine curiosity.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. They were very excited and kept saying how they felt like real scientists heading out on an important mission. Having high-quality tools in their hands gave them a sense of responsibility and pride. It elevated the experience from a simple outing to meaningful field research.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are continuing to build on that excitement. Our next steps involve deeper exploration of the natural world around us. Students are keeping observation journals, tracking changes in local wildlife, and asking new questions about ecosystems and habitats. \r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide materials—it sparked curiosity, confidence, and a lasting connection to the world outside our classroom. Thank you for helping our students see themselves as explorers and scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1767119323190,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-into-focus-binocular/9924791/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World Into Focus: Binoculars for Young Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319772_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760735706465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-zonis"},{"teacherId":9623479,"projectId":10006412,"letterContent":"When we received our new reading materials, we dove right in! We were lacking in materials for early readers and my students are really enjoying the challenge of decoding words. One of our students began his morning using our new CVC word flip booklet by sounding out each word and typing the word since handwriting is not a preferred activity. We then proceeded to read from our beginning reader books that we love! They are the perfect size for small hands. We are very excited to keep our literacy love going!","fullyFundedDate":1768417625178,"projectUrl":"project/adding-to-our-classroom-library/10006412/","projectTitle":"Adding to Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623479_orig.jpg?crop=329,329,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722738189789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandee-manuel"},{"teacherId":4985163,"projectId":9657509,"letterContent":"Your donations have allowed me to bring fun into foundational reading and phonemic awareness activities. These games have become a favorite activity for my reading students and I can not thank you enough. Squishyland has to be one of the favorites, as it has little squishy animals to move around.\r\n\r\nThe different levels of games allow me to target specific groups at each stage of their reading journey. From letter names to decoding syllable types, it covers nearly the whole scope and sequence of our phonics curriculum. \r\n\r\n I have found the games also flexible enough to use to practice math facts fluency as well, which was an added bonus I did not expect. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful for your generous contribution to our classroom and hope to use these materials for many, many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761054824394,"projectUrl":"project/speed-up-our-skillstactile-reading-game/9657509/","projectTitle":"Speed Up Our Skills:Tactile Reading Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4985163_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511504385728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-gross"},{"teacherId":580150,"projectId":9767994,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous and timely support of our Lost Without Translation project. Receiving the translation devices so quickly had an immediate and meaningful impact on our learning environment, and that impact continues to be felt several months later. These devices have significantly improved communication not only between students and teachers, but also throughout the entire school day.While they have learned a lot of English words and phrases in the last few months, the devices have improved communication with classmates during lessons and recess, as well as communicate effectively with yard supervisors, the librarian, other campus staff, and docents and guides on field trips.\r\nOur classroom incorporates a wide range of technology. While these tools have been highly beneficial for our non-fluent English speakers, we previously had limited access to programs that provided translation into Mandarin. The translation devices you funded have addressed this need in a powerful way. Students can now translate text from lessons and assessments on their Chromebooks, as well as from worksheets and books. In addition, I am able to use the devices to provide live translation while reading aloud to the class each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759532658409,"projectUrl":"project/lost-without-translation/9767994/","projectTitle":"Lost Without Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp580150_orig.png?crop=438,438,x27,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759249801117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fohs"},{"teacherId":9623479,"projectId":9528893,"letterContent":"We are so pleased with the new addition, to our motor room, which is used for physical therapy, adapted physical education and to get the \"wiggles\" out. Several students have even learned a new word, \"climb\" when entering the room! With daily practice, they are improving their ability to coordinate their bodies and find safe foot placement when descending, which is no small feat.\r\n\r\nOur physical therapist has also created engaging activities that encourage students to reach for small stuffed animals, supporting coordination and giving them a challenge they truly enjoy. The children are proud of their accomplishments while having fun!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for providing this wonderful feature to our motor room. It will be throughly enjoyed and appreciated for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1757699546876,"projectUrl":"project/climbing-strength-and-confidence-for-ext/9528893/","projectTitle":"Climbing Strength and Confidence for Extensive Needs Kindergarteners.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623479_orig.jpg?crop=329,329,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722738189789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandee-manuel"},{"teacherId":10319772,"projectId":9847560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Life Lab garden program! Your contribution is an investment in the education and growth of curious, energetic, and hands-on learners who are eager to explore the world around them. With your help, our outdoor classroom will become even more vibrant, interactive, and full of discovery.\r\n\r\nThese materials are essential to making our garden a true living classroom, where students not only develop a deeper understanding of science and sustainability but also cultivate mindfulness and a sense of stewardship for the environment. By participating in these activities, my students are not just learning academic content—they are gaining life skills that will stay with them long after they leave the garden.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping to create an educational space where learning isn't confined to textbooks—it's alive, engaging, and full of possibilities. Thank you for making this experience possible for my students. You're helping to grow young minds, both literally and figuratively, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760935170030,"projectUrl":"project/pollinator-paradise/9847560/","projectTitle":"Pollinator Paradise","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319772_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760735706465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-zonis"},{"teacherId":10319772,"projectId":9859740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Life Lab garden program! Your contribution is an investment in the education and growth of curious, energetic, and hands-on learners who are eager to explore the world around them. With your help, our outdoor classroom will become even more vibrant, interactive, and full of discovery.\r\n\r\nThese materials are essential to making our garden a true living classroom, where students not only develop a deeper understanding of science and sustainability but also cultivate mindfulness and a sense of stewardship for the environment. By participating in these activities, my students are not just learning academic content—they are gaining life skills that will stay with them long after they leave the garden.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping to create an educational space where learning isn't confined to textbooks—it's alive, engaging, and full of possibilities. Thank you for making this experience possible for my students. You're helping to grow young minds, both literally and figuratively, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762305096655,"projectUrl":"project/powering-our-garden-classroom-portable/9859740/","projectTitle":"Powering Our Garden Classroom: Portable Energy for the Life Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10319772_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760735706465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-zonis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66120","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":310,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":74.9,"schoolId":66120,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Del Mar Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Del Mar Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/live-oak-school-district/del-mar-elementary-school/66120"}