{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fruitvale Elementary School ","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4429126,"projectId":9543833,"letterContent":"We started using the folders for homework and headphones almost as soon as we got them! It has been so impactful to me as a teacher and the students as well, to have individual materials such as these. The kinders have been pretty responsible with their homework folders and love looking at the inserts and doing their homework! It helps me keep track and easily distribute send-homes.\r\nAlso, computer time has been much more productive now that the students know how to plug in their headphones and put them away. They can use the computers for what they have to and students can concentrate because they're not distracted by the volume of other computers.\r\nWe also appreciate having art trays so that we can do art projects like painting, or cutting and pasting. Whether students share the art trays or use one individually, they help keep the supplies contained and less rolling and falling off the table!\r\nThank you for helping us get these important supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1757873325217,"projectUrl":"project/caring-but-not-sharing/9543833/","projectTitle":"Caring But Not Sharing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4429126_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591588687634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-a-keen"},{"teacherId":6836335,"projectId":8678347,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Fruitvale Elementary, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our Mindful Emotions class. Your support has made such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and we are so excited to share the positive impact your donation has had.\r\n\r\nThe wobble chairs have been an instant hit! Students were thrilled to see them and immediately took to using them. They're helping students stay focused and comfortable while learning. The sensory boards have also been a favorite; students were fascinated by them and couldn't wait to explore their textures. These tools have already been incredibly helpful for emotional regulation and have become a fun, yet effective, incentive for good behavior.\r\n\r\nOne of the tools we use every day in our sessions is the feelings coin drop. Across all grade levels (1st-5th), this activity has helped students identify and understand their emotions. It has created a safe space for them to express their feelings and reflect on them with their peers, which is so important in their emotional development.\r\n\r\nWe are currently diving into lessons about how emotions are connected to the brain, specifically focusing on how the part of the brain that controls anger affects us. Through mindfulness, we are teaching our students how to stay in control of their emotions rather than letting them take over. The books you provided have been an excellent resource in supporting this lesson, and many of our students resonate with the messages they contain. It's wonderful to see them engage with the material and apply it to their own lives.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your donation of snacks has been such a blessing for our students. For those who come in late and miss breakfast, the snacks have been a lifesaver, helping them to start their day with energy and ready to learn. It's such a simple yet significant way you've made a difference.\r\n\r\nLastly, the sandbox is on its way to being set up in a space where it can be well-supervised and cared for. We are still finalizing the perfect location for it, but I will be sure to keep you updated on where it will be placed.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity, your kindness, and for believing in the power of education and emotional well-being. Your support has truly made a positive and lasting impact on our students and the entire classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733253438462,"projectUrl":"project/the-calm-in-the-chaos-mindful-emotions/8678347/","projectTitle":"The Calm in the Chaos: Mindful Emotions Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6836335_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724102515506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6836335"},{"teacherId":8946244,"projectId":8929225,"letterContent":"Just wanted to say thank you for providing refreshments and games for the classroom to help my students out. It was incredibly great that you guys were able to donate to the donors' choice, which I really value and my students really enjoy, as some of my pupils don't have the resources at home. I just wanted to express my gratitude for helping my pupils by providing them with games and snacks for the classroom. Given that some of my students did not have the necessary resources at home, it was of utmost assistance. You being able to contribute to the charity of the donors' choosing was also quite helpful, and I really appreciate that.","fullyFundedDate":1731750846469,"projectUrl":"project/in-kindergarten-everyone-is-a-reader-m/8929225/","projectTitle":"In Kindergarten, Everyone is a Reader! Make Sure to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quiñones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8946244_orig.jpg?crop=1275,1275,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713982752266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-liyah"},{"teacherId":8946244,"projectId":8932295,"letterContent":"Just wanted to say thank you for providing refreshments and games for the classroom to help my students out. It was incredibly great that you guys were able to donate to the donors' choice, which I really value and my students really enjoy, as some of my pupils don't have the resources at home. I just wanted to express my gratitude for helping my pupils by providing them with games and snacks for the classroom. Given that some of my students did not have the necessary resources at home, it was of utmost assistance. You being able to contribute to the charity of the donors' choosing was also quite helpful, and I really appreciate that.","fullyFundedDate":1735879676763,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-blossom-and-bloom-calming-c/8932295/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Blossom and Bloom Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quiñones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8946244_orig.jpg?crop=1275,1275,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713982752266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-liyah"},{"teacherId":9754872,"projectId":8823551,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support will significantly enhance our learning environment and provide essential resources for our students to thrive. Your willingness to invest in their education truly makes a difference, and we are inspired by your kindness. Thank you for believing in the potential of our young learners and for being a vital part of our educational journey. \r\nYou have proved access to diverse literature enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking while promoting empathy and cultural awareness. Furthermore, providing books helps bridge the educational gap for underprivileged children, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. Overall, such donations cultivate a positive reading environment, empowering children to explore new ideas and improve their academic achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1728039876626,"projectUrl":"project/reading-development/8823551/","projectTitle":"Reading Development!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McSweeny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754872"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":8531727,"letterContent":"Thank you again fur donating. We were so excited to receive the tricycles and safety helmets. \r\n\r\nOnce the students were able to take them outside, the squeals of joy heard on the playground garnered much attention. \r\nFor some riding is a challenge because they are still so little, but they are gaining strength and confidence each week. They are developing an \"I can do hard things\" attitude at 4 and 5 years old. I love it! The power they feel inside, trying to master this, (for some), new skill is heartwarming.","fullyFundedDate":1727020050338,"projectUrl":"project/and-were-rolling/8531727/","projectTitle":"…And We’re Rolling!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4696224_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537019640430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smithsonians2"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3925","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":254,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.9,"schoolId":3925,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fruitvale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fruitvale Elementary School ","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/fruitvale-elementary-school/3925"}