{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":215061,"projectId":10463185,"letterContent":"I wish you could stop by our classroom one morning and see just how much your generosity means to us! If you've ever watched a room full of fourth graders arrive in the morning, you know that things can get a little crazy. Backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets, and water bottles used to take over our entryway, and we had quite the \"backpack mountain\" going on! Thanks to you, our students now have their own place to keep their belongings, and our mornings are already running so much more smoothly. I know a backpack cart might not seem like the most exciting classroom purchase, but to us, it has made a BIG difference. I'm so grateful you saw a need in our classroom and helped us take care of it.\r\n\r\nOne moment that made me smile was watching a student walk in, put their backpack in its spot, and proudly announce, \"I know exactly where everything goes now!\" It made me realize that this isn't just about keeping our classroom tidy. It's about helping my students become more independent and take pride in their space. And let's be honest, having a little extra floor space means we can actually move around without stepping over backpacks! We can spread out for reading circles, work together on projects, and enjoy all those busy, sometimes noisy, wonderful moments that make fourth grade so much fun.\r\n\r\nI wish you could see our classroom in action and meet the amazing kids you've helped. They come to school every day with big personalities, endless questions, and so much enthusiasm for learning. Our next step is to take advantage of our newly organized space for more collaborative projects, partner discussions, and hands-on learning. Thank you for investing in my students and making our classroom a better place to learn. As their teacher, it means so much to know that there are people out there who care about making their school days a little brighter. I hope you know what a difference you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1789571678010,"projectUrl":"project/packed-stacked-and-on-track-tidy-sto/10463185/","projectTitle":"Packed, Stacked, and On Track: Tidy Storage for Backpacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bachman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp215061_orig.png?crop=529,529,x157,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751315960994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/215061"},{"teacherId":215061,"projectId":10641605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating copies of *Restart* by Gordon Korman to our classroom! My students have really gotten into this book, and it has been fun watching them get caught up in Chase's story. We read together as a class, spend time reading independently, and stop along the way to share our thoughts. One of my favorite moments so far was when we talked about whether Chase deserves a second chance. My students had VERY different opinions! Some felt that people should be judged by their actions, while others felt that everyone deserves an opportunity to change. They were so eager to explain their thinking and point to parts of the book to back up their opinions. I honestly could have listened to them talk about it all afternoon!\r\n\r\nAs we keep reading, we are looking closely at how Chase changes and how the people around him influence his choices. We are working on making inferences, understanding character development, finding themes, and using details from the story to support our answers. We are also having some great conversations about friendship, forgiveness, and taking responsibility for our actions. As we get further into the book, I want students to think about how their opinions of Chase might change and what it really means to give someone a fresh start. I love that this story gives us a chance to talk about things that matter in their everyday lives, not just answer questions about what happened in a chapter.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially nice seeing how different students connect with the book. Some are completely caught up in the mystery and keep trying to guess what will happen next, while others have a lot to say about Chase's choices and relationships. I have even had students who are usually quieter during reading lessons jump into our discussions because they feel so strongly about something that happened in the story. That makes me smile! Thank you for making it possible for every student to have their own copy. Having our own books has made reading together so much easier and more enjoyable, and I am grateful that my students get to share this experience. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789611174885,"projectUrl":"project/a-second-chance-at-reading-discovering/10641605/","projectTitle":"A Second Chance at Reading: Discovering Restart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bachman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp215061_orig.png?crop=529,529,x157,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751315960994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/215061"},{"teacherId":215061,"projectId":10641687,"letterContent":"There is something pretty wonderful about watching a classroom full of fourth graders get swept up in a really good story, and thanks to you, my students now have the opportunity to experience that with *The Girl Who Drank the Moon* by Kelly Barnhill. Having a book for every student has made it possible for us to share this story together, whether we are reading as a class, enjoying quiet independent reading time, or stopping to talk about a surprising part of the story. What I love most is how quickly my students become invested in the characters. They have so many questions, theories, and opinions, and I find myself smiling at how seriously they take their discussions! One of my favorite parts is hearing students make connections between the characters' experiences and their own lives, especially when we talk about family, friendship, kindness, and what it means to care for someone.\r\n\r\nThis book gives us so many opportunities to go beyond simply understanding what happens in a story. We are learning to recognize themes, analyze how characters change throughout a book, make predictions, and support our thinking with evidence from the text. We are also exploring bigger ideas about how fear can influence people's choices, how communities respond to difficult situations, and how love and compassion can make a difference. As we continue reading, students will be keeping track of important character developments and looking for ways the author uses details, symbolism, and storytelling to communicate deeper messages. I especially enjoy seeing students who don't always volunteer answers become eager to share their interpretations when a story really captures their imagination.\r\n\r\nOne of my biggest hopes as a teacher is that my students leave fourth grade believing that books can take them places, introduce them to new perspectives, and help them better understand the world around them. I am already seeing that happen with this novel. Some students are drawn to the magical elements and imaginative world, while others are more interested in the emotional connections between the characters and the difficult choices they face. Having their own copies allows everyone to participate, revisit meaningful passages, and read at a pace that works for them. Thank you for helping bring this book into our classroom. You have given my students more than just a new novel; you have given us a shared experience, countless opportunities for meaningful conversations, and the chance to discover a story that I hope they will remember long after they turn the final page. I am truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1790776859841,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-empathy-family-and-meaning-i/10641687/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Empathy, Family, and Meaning in 4th Grade Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bachman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp215061_orig.png?crop=529,529,x157,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751315960994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/215061"},{"teacherId":215061,"projectId":10641562,"letterContent":"I wish you could see the excitement in our classroom as my fourth graders dive into *The Lemonade War*! Thank you so much for making it possible for every student to have a copy of their very own. Something as simple as having their own book makes such a difference. My students love being able to follow along, flip back to their favorite parts, and pick up right where we left off. We have been reading together, sharing predictions, and stopping to talk about what we think the characters should do next. I especially love hearing the students passionately defend whether Evan or Jessie is right! They are making connections to their own experiences with siblings, friendships, and competition, which has made the story even more meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about this book is how naturally it brings learning to life. As we read, we are working on making inferences, identifying character traits, understanding different perspectives, using text evidence, and building vocabulary. We are also sneaking in some real world math as students explore the costs, profits, and decisions involved in running a lemonade stand. Our next step is to look more closely at how the characters handle disagreements and challenges and eventually use some of the ideas from the story to imagine starting businesses of our own. It has been so rewarding to watch students who might normally be hesitant to share their thinking become excited to jump into a conversation about a book!\r\n\r\nAs a fourth grade teacher, one of my favorite parts of the job is watching children discover that reading can be something they genuinely look forward to. Some students are racing ahead because they cannot wait to find out what happens, while others are taking their time, rereading favorite sections, and gaining confidence along the way. Having 36 copies means no one has to sit back and watch someone else read; everyone has a place in the story. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity. You may not get to see the smiles, hear the conversations, or witness those little lightbulb moments, but please know that your generosity is making them happen every day in our classroom. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1790786094047,"projectUrl":"project/sour-to-sweet-bringing-the-lemonade-wa/10641562/","projectTitle":"Sour to Sweet: Bringing \"The Lemonade War\" to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bachman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp215061_orig.png?crop=529,529,x157,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751315960994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/215061"},{"teacherId":7475279,"projectId":10198537,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Transitional Kindergarten students are discovering new ways to move, explore, and build confidence through indoor and outdoor play! Our new balance beams, stepping stones, balance board, rocking seesaw, jump ropes, and half cones are helping us create meaningful movement experiences that support our students' growth. When the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to explore! It was wonderful to see their curiosity as they tried new equipment, cheered one another on, and celebrated their accomplishments. Even small successes, like balancing on a beam or figuring out how to move through an obstacle course, brought big smiles and a sense of pride.\r\n\r\nWe have begun incorporating these resources into our indoor movement activities, giving students opportunities to practice balance, coordination, body awareness, and safe movement in a structured environment. As they navigate pathways, practice jumping, and take turns with classmates, they are also developing patience, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to try something new. These activities are especially valuable for our young learners, who benefit from opportunities to move their bodies while learning how to manage their energy and emotions. I look forward to bringing these materials outdoors as well, where we can create even more opportunities for active exploration and gross motor development.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on these skills through new movement challenges and obstacle courses that encourage students to explore different ways of moving at their own pace. We will introduce new pathways, encourage students to solve movement challenges together, and celebrate their individual growth along the way. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Your generosity is helping our youngest learners build confidence, develop important physical skills, and discover that learning can happen through movement, exploration, and play!","fullyFundedDate":1778778001184,"projectUrl":"project/balancing-bodies-minds-building-stron/10198537/","projectTitle":"Balancing Bodies & Minds: Building Strong, Active TK Learners Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly Ghasseminezhad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7475279_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743798573352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskellyg"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10706294,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful STEM activities. My students love challenging themselves with these activities and they are so engaged. I am so grateful that they have access to a variety of screen-free activities. I love that they are participating in these hands-on activities that invite language and creativity. My classroom is a screen-free classroom and these new STEM activities are a wonderful addition to their exploration time activities. It brings me so much joy to see them actively engaged in these fun and stimulating activities.","fullyFundedDate":1791479905264,"projectUrl":"project/screen-free-stem-activities/10706294/","projectTitle":"Screen-Free Stem Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10732904,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students had so much fun making the tangram pictures today! They were all so excited to show me when they had completed the picture. Many of them chose the same animal or object as their table partners and had fun making the same picture. Thank you so much for giving my students a fun and stimulating activity to engage with. Many of them also made their own designs or added a background for the tangram animal they completed. Needless to say, they absolutely enjoyed these individual STEM kits and I am so grateful you donated them to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1792441846883,"projectUrl":"project/my-personal-stem-kit/10732904/","projectTitle":"My Personal STEM Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10481046,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project and making the hand-washing process in my classroom less wet and slippery. It has made such dramatic difference to have the portable foam soap bottles, bath mat, and counter mat to absorb the water, preventing most of it from splashing on the ground. My Kindergarten students also love the various gentle scents of the foam soap. They comment on it daily and it brings a smile to my face. I am so grateful that you came to the rescue and helped me solve this hand-washing crisis for my students who are adapting to their non-kindergarten friendly classroom. A million thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1787420075462,"projectUrl":"project/special-supplies-please/10481046/","projectTitle":"Special Supplies Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10501487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. It really saved me from spending even more money than I already do for my classroom and fro my Kindergarten students. I have put all the teacher supplies to great use - from stapling things to the wall or labeling the students' water bottles, all of the special teacher supplies have helped greatly and I can not thank you enough. I am so grateful for your kindness and generosity, especially since this project was for teacher supplies. Although these supplies aren't things that are for them to use directly, they are invaluable tools for their teacher so thank you for supporting my students by supporting me.","fullyFundedDate":1787259105613,"projectUrl":"project/special-supplies-teacher-edition/10501487/","projectTitle":"Special Supplies - Teacher Edition!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10558816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project and giving my Kindergarten students the gift of reading! They have been enjoying the books you generously gifted and so have I, as these are new children's books that I am adding to our classroom library. They are delightfully funny and the students are so engaged in the stories. This truly is a gift that keeps on giving as my future students will be able to enjoy these wonderful books as well. My present students and future students thank you for your donations. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1788286870532,"projectUrl":"project/we-dont-have-these-books/10558816/","projectTitle":"We Don’t . . . Have These Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":4493963,"projectId":10230876,"letterContent":"Technology in our classrooms goes way beyond watching videos or playing basic games, it actually turns learning into a hands-on adventure. Instead of just sitting and listening, our students get to interact with concepts, learn at their own pace, and figure things out by doing. Kids who finish early can dive into bigger challenges, while anyone who needs extra help gets step-by-step guidance right when they need it. It keeps them fully locked in and makes taking on tough topics feel much more doable and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778023086960,"projectUrl":"project/i-hear-headphones/10230876/","projectTitle":"I Hear Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4493963_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524778303810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4493963"},{"teacherId":188420,"projectId":10160799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have brand-new privacy boards and protractors, and the impact in our learning environment was immediate.\r\n\r\nThe privacy boards have completely transformed test days and independent work time. They give students a dedicated, distraction-free space where they can focus deeply, reduce anxiety, and take pride in their individual progress. The protractors have brought our geometry unit to life. Instead of just looking at angles in a textbook, students now get hands-on experience measuring, constructing, and exploring real-world mathematical concepts. Having reliable, clear protractors for every student ensures that no one is left waiting to share tools, keeping our math lessons engaging and efficient.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just supply materials—it lets our students know that people outside our classroom believe in their potential and care about their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777479151052,"projectUrl":"project/stem-essentials-geometry-probability/10160799/","projectTitle":"STEM Essentials: Geometry, Probability, and Concentration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Talarico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp188420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512408585995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-talarico"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4779","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":500,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":47,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.1,"schoolId":4779,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/franklin-mckinley-school-district/franklin-elementary-school/4779"}