{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fruitvale Elementary School ","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":9949445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Puzzle and Playdoh Power\" project. Although the puzzles became unavailable, we were able to use the funds to provide our students with Playdoh, scissors, sand toys, and pencils. My students were so excited to explore these new materials. They rolled, shaped, and created with the Playdoh, which helped strengthen their fine motor skills and hand control. They practiced cutting skills with the scissors and enjoyed sensory play with the sand, which helped them relax and focus during learning time. The pencils were also a great support for writing and early literacy activities. These materials brought creativity, engagement, and confidence into our classroom, and my students truly felt cared for and supported. We are very grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1767208560997,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-and-playdoh-power/9949445/","projectTitle":"Puzzle and Playdoh Power","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"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":7233295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Our Smart Art\" project, which provided our classroom with watercolor paints, watercolor paper, jumbo crayons, People Colors crayons, and lightweight yellow paint aprons for every student. My students were thrilled to have real art materials of their own, and they were so excited to paint, mix colors, and create artwork they were proud of. The aprons made them feel like real artists, and they loved putting them on and getting to work without worrying about their clothes. The watercolor paper and paint sets gave students opportunities to explore creativity and expression, while the jumbo crayons helped build confidence for young hands still developing fine motor skills. The People Colors crayons were especially meaningful, because students were able to choose shades that reflected their own skin tones and celebrate identity in their drawings. These materials brought joy, creativity, and confidence into our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1682584628875,"projectUrl":"project/our-smart-art/7233295/","projectTitle":"Our Smart Art","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"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":7231827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"I've Got the Answer,\" which provided our classroom with whiteboards, dry erase markers, and erasers. My students were so excited to use their own boards during lessons, and their faces lit up as they proudly held up their answers to share what they knew. The materials helped build confidence, participation, and engagement, especially for students who sometimes feel shy speaking out loud. These tools gave every student a voice and a chance to show their thinking in real time. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it has had on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1682624771070,"projectUrl":"project/ive-got-the-answer/7231827/","projectTitle":"I’ve Got the Answer","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"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":6685555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera, the protective case, and the Instax Mini film value packs. When the camera arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity, and their eyes lit up each time a new picture slowly appeared. They enjoyed taking photos with their classmates, capturing special learning moments, and seeing themselves represented in our classroom community. The printed photos became meaningful keepsakes that students were proud to display and share. Your generosity helped create joy, confidence, and lasting memories for my students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1665414787241,"projectUrl":"project/smile-youre-in-kindergarten/6685555/","projectTitle":"Smile, You’re in Kindergarten!","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"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":4721805,"letterContent":"Our \"Full STEAM Ahead\" project brought a beautiful STEAM-themed rug into my fifth-grade classroom, and it immediately became a bright and inspiring part of our learning space. When the rug arrived, my students gathered around with big smiles and wide eyes, pointing out the different science and math images woven into the design. It quickly became more than just a rug — it was a place where students felt excited to sit, talk, and learn together.\r\nAlthough our time using it in class was limited because of the pandemic and the unexpected shutdown of schools, my students were still very grateful for it. In the short time we had, the rug helped create a sense of classroom community and made our learning environment feel warm, engaging, and special. Even after school closures, students would mention how much they loved it and how it made our classroom feel like a real \"STEAM space.\"\r\nWe didn't get to use it as much as we had hoped, but the impact was still meaningful. The rug represented hope, curiosity, and the joy of learning, especially during a challenging and uncertain time. My students felt supported and valued knowing that someone cared enough to invest in their classroom.\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your support made a difference, and we remain truly appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1584639493115,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/4721805/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead!","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"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":9474932,"letterContent":"Our Transitional Kindergarten class is sincerely grateful for your generous support of our new listening center and tricycles. Because of your donation, our students now have daily opportunities to engage in meaningful literacy listening experiences while following along with books on CD. The listening center has helped students strengthen early reading readiness skills, increase focus, and build confidence as emerging learners.\r\n\r\nThe tricycles have also made a significant impact on our outdoor learning environment. Students are developing balance, coordination, and cooperative play skills while gaining independence and confidence during movement activities. These resources support both academic and social emotional growth in developmentally appropriate ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their learning experience. Your generosity has created a joyful, engaging, and supportive classroom environment, and our TK students truly appreciate the positive difference your gift has made.","fullyFundedDate":1758202643329,"projectUrl":"project/voices-choices-joyful-noises/9474932/","projectTitle":"Voices, Choices & Joyful Noises!","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"},{"teacherId":4696224,"projectId":9474788,"letterContent":"On behalf of my transitional kindergartners and our team, we appreciate your donations. Thank you so much for your generosity. Your gift of a listening center has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Our transitional kindergarten students are still developing their early reading skills, but now they can independently choose a book, listen to the story, and follow along at their own pace. This simple act of choosing and listening builds confidence, strengthens comprehension, and nurtures a love of books. Your kindness has created a new doorway for literacy in our room.\r\n\r\n We are equally grateful for the tricycles you donated. Our students are learning how to ride them outside on the playground, and each day they become a little braver and a little stronger. Some are still learning how to pedal and steer, but they are trying with such determination and excitement. These tricycles give them a joyful way to practice balance, coordination, and perseverance, all while having fun together in the fresh air. Your gift supports their growth in ways that matter both now and later. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtful support has touched our entire classroom community. You did not have to think of us, yet you chose to bless twenty-two little lives by helping us create meaningful learning experiences. The smiles, excitement, and confidence we see in our students each day are a direct result of your generosity. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, and we thank you for investing in our children's joy, learning, and future.","fullyFundedDate":1755534577940,"projectUrl":"project/pedal-power-triple-the-wheels-triple-t/9474788/","projectTitle":"Pedal Power: Triple the Wheels, Triple the Fun!","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"},{"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":4696224,"projectId":6683532,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom received the Magna-Tiles® Master Set, the Everyday Songs Activities Box, the Jumbo Crayons, and the All About Today Activity Center. From the moment these materials arrived, my students were full of excitement and curiosity. They gathered around the boxes with bright smiles, eager to explore and use everything right away.\r\nThe Magna-Tiles quickly became a favorite. Students worked together to build tall towers, houses, and creative structures, often gasping, laughing, and cheering when their designs stood tall. The Everyday Songs Activities Box brought joy and participation during group time, with students singing confidently, moving to the rhythm, and smiling from ear to ear. The Jumbo Crayons made art time special — students proudly showed off their colorful drawings and loved how easy the crayons were to hold. The All About Today Activity Center became part of our morning routine, and students were excited to take turns leading the calendar and weather chart like \"little teachers.\"\r\n\r\nThese materials didn't just add supplies, they added confidence, teamwork, and happiness to our classroom. My students felt seen, supported, and valued, and their reactions made it clear how meaningful this project was for them. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1662922716120,"projectUrl":"project/sing-sing-a-song/6683532/","projectTitle":"Sing, Sing a Song!","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"}