{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gordon J Lau Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4083401,"projectId":10245005,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your generous support of my project. Because of your kindness, I was able to purchase Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards that have made learning more engaging and fun for my kindergarteners.\r\nWith the gift cards, I was able to purchase high quality, teacher-created materials that are ready to use in the classroom. These resources have allowed me to better differentiate my lessons, support small group instruction, and provide my students with activities they genuinely enjoy.\r\nMy students look forward to their assignments every day. Learning feels less like work and more like play, which is exactly what kindergarteners need. I have also been able to spend less time creating materials from scratch and more time doing what matters most, which is teaching, connecting with my students, and providing them with the support they deserve.\r\nBecause of your donation, my students have access to quality resources that make learning come alive in a fun and meaningful way. Every child in my classroom deserves that opportunity, and you helped make it possible.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and in me. Your generosity has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778060252736,"projectUrl":"project/resources-that-make-a-difference/10245005/","projectTitle":"Resources That Make a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4083401"},{"teacherId":42285,"projectId":10003745,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us purchase a small-group set of The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang by Stan Yan. Your generosity has provided our students with access to a book that is both engaging and deeply meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful aspects of this graphic novel is how relatable it is for many of our students. Like Eugenia, many of our students are immigrants themselves or come from families who immigrated to the United States. As they read, students made personal connections to the character's experiences of balancing family expectations, cultural traditions, and fitting in with peers. These connections sparked thoughtful discussions and allowed students to see their own stories reflected in literature.\r\n\r\nA highlight of using these books in small groups has been watching students eagerly share their perspectives and compare Eugenia's experiences with their own. Students who are sometimes hesitant to participate became excited to contribute because they felt represented in the story. The graphic novel format also made the text accessible and engaging, encouraging even reluctant readers to dive into the book.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this donation will continue long after we finish reading the novel. These books have helped foster empathy, strengthen students' reading skills, and create a sense of belonging in our classroom. Most importantly, they have shown students that their experiences and identities matter and deserve to be reflected in the books they read. Thank you for helping us provide our students with literature that inspires, connects, and empowers them.","fullyFundedDate":1769973376707,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novel-creators/10003745/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novel Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Szeto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp42285_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756863895807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/42285"},{"teacherId":42285,"projectId":10075368,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students and making this special opportunity possible! Our event featured a virtual visit from Stan Yan, the graphic novelist behind The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang. During a school-wide assembly for our 4th and 5th graders, Stan shared his journey as an author and illustrator, discussed the creative process behind his work, and answered students' questions with enthusiasm and humor.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the event was the classroom workshop that followed the assembly. Our students had the opportunity to learn directly from Stan how to create their own comics. They were excited to discover how characters, dialogue, and illustrations work together to tell a story. Watching students eagerly sketch ideas, develop characters, and share their comic concepts with classmates was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe impact of Stan's visit continues beyond the event itself. Students gained a deeper appreciation for storytelling, creativity, and the hard work involved in writing and illustrating a graphic novel. Many have remained inspired to create their own comics, write stories, and explore new ways to express their ideas. The experience also reinforced important literacy skills, including narrative structure, character development, and visual communication. Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to learn from a professional creator and experience firsthand how imagination and perseverance can bring stories to life.\r\n\r\nStudents created multilingual stories that they turned into movies for their film festival. On the last page, students said that Stan Yan inspired them to write their own stories. Thank you for inspiring my students to tell their stories.","fullyFundedDate":1773251915614,"projectUrl":"project/stan-yan-fans/10075368/","projectTitle":"Stan Yan Fans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Szeto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp42285_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756863895807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/42285"},{"teacherId":1881599,"projectId":10269780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to our project Clean Hands, Healthy Minds For Finishing the Year Strong. The supplies and items are so helpful in keeping the students and myself germ free. We were running out of wipes and masks and it was so helpful to get them to finish the year off. The masks have been essential since many students have been coughing and sneezing. The Lysol wipes are wonderful to keep our areas clean and germ free. The students enjoy being helpful and having the responsibility of cleaning their tables. We really appreciate all of your support for the classroom and education.","fullyFundedDate":1778346712049,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-healthy-minds-for-finishing/10269780/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands, Healthy Minds For Finishing the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Encelan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1881599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609433651263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1881599"},{"teacherId":1881599,"projectId":10264002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"A STEAMulating Education Through Hands On Learning.\"\r\n We love our new STEM materials. They're a great tool for practicing our communication and collaboration skills: keys we need in order to succeed in this day and age. \r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were very intrigued and excited! They couldn't wait to dive in. We opened the materials and took a leisurely \"test drive\" before summer vacation. If only every day could be group challenge day! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. It means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778060238249,"projectUrl":"project/a-steamulating-education-through-hands-o/10264002/","projectTitle":"A STEAMulating Education Through Hands On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Encelan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1881599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609433651263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1881599"},{"teacherId":393491,"projectId":10258786,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at our library, I want to share my deepest thanks for your support of our origami project. When the boxes of \"fancy\" professional paper and instruction books arrived, the kids were so excited! For children who rarely have access to specialized art materials, holding a sheet of shimmering, vibrant washi paper felt like holding a treasure. Your gift has turned our library into a workshop of focused creativity, where every student—from the most outgoing to the most reserved—has found a way to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThe educational impact of this project has been remarkable to witness. Beyond the beautiful finished products, these materials are teaching our students the \"hidden\" lessons of origami: geometry, spatial reasoning, and extreme patience. I have watched students who typically struggle with focus sit in total silence, carefully following a diagram to transform a square into a crane. By providing high-quality paper that holds its crease and professional books that offer clear guidance, you have ensured that our students experience the satisfaction of success rather than the frustration of failing with flimsy scrap paper.\r\n\r\nYou have given our students a way to find their artistic voices. Thank you for believing in the power of their hands and for helping us unfold a new chapter in the library.","fullyFundedDate":1777990293432,"projectUrl":"project/folded-with-love/10258786/","projectTitle":"Folded with Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wareham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp393491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471281076005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-wareham"},{"teacherId":393491,"projectId":10264007,"letterContent":"There is a specific kind of magic that happens in a school library when a box of new possibilities arrives. This week, our Chinatown library was filled with that very magic as we unpacked the beading supplies and rubber bands you so generously provided. On behalf of the students, the staff, and the families of our community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your investment in our young creators.\r\n\r\nIn our neighborhood, resources for specialized visual arts and tactile STEM materials are often difficult to come by. Our students are incredibly resilient and imaginative, but they frequently have to make do with the bare minimum. Your donation has changed that narrative. You haven't just sent us \"craft supplies\"; you have sent us the tools for identity-building, cognitive development, and a much-needed sanctuary of calm.\r\n\r\nThe rubber bands and beads are being used to explore mathematical sequencing, symmetry, and spatial reasoning. For our younger students, the act of threading a bead onto a cord or looping a rubber band is a vital exercise in hand-eye coordination—a skill that directly translates to better handwriting and precision in science labs. They are learning the \"engineering\" of jewelry and sculpture, discovering how to tension a string so it doesn't snap and how to balance colors to create a visually harmonious pattern.\r\n\r\nBeyond the technical skills, these materials are helping our students celebrate their heritage. Our school is tucked into the heart of Chinatown, a place rich with history and vibrant aesthetics. Our students are now using these beads to create pieces that reflect the colors and symbols they see in their own windows and streets.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the \"strand\" that holds our creative community together. We look forward to sharing photos of the incredible patterns and projects that emerge from this vibrant new corner of our library.","fullyFundedDate":1778060239408,"projectUrl":"project/strands-of-stories-beading-creativity-i/10264007/","projectTitle":"Strands of Stories: Beading Creativity in the School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wareham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp393491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471281076005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-wareham"},{"teacherId":393491,"projectId":10122513,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Gordon J. Lau, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of new headphones to our school library. For a long time, our students struggled with equipment that was literally falling apart—tangled wires, peeling ear pads, and intermittent sound. Your gift arrived at the perfect moment, replacing frustration with clarity just as our podcasting project hits its stride.\r\n\r\nThese aren't just tools for listening; they are the \"secret ingredient\" to our student podcasting initiative. With these high-quality headphones, our students can finally hear the nuances of their own recordings, allowing them to edit their work with pride and precision. This project is all about helping kids find their voices, gain confidence in public speaking, and share their unique perspectives with the world.\r\n\r\nYour support has turned our library into a true modern media hub. By providing equipment that actually works, you've shown our students that their ideas are worth hearing and that their community is invested in their success. Thank you for giving our young broadcasters the professional edge they need to amplify their stories!","fullyFundedDate":1775593548515,"projectUrl":"project/my-voice-matters/10122513/","projectTitle":"My Voice Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wareham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp393491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471281076005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-wareham"},{"teacherId":1881599,"projectId":10073919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project \r\nA New Year of A STEAMulating Education.\r\nBecause of your support, our children were able to experience traditions of Chinese culture in a joyful, hands-on way that will stay with them long after the celebration. \r\nThese resources have encouraged my students to explore their creativity, imagination, and self-expression, which has boost their confidence and emotional well-being.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in multicultural learning and for giving our students a memorable, respectful celebration of Lunar New Year.","fullyFundedDate":1770070993110,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year-of-a-steamulating-education/10073919/","projectTitle":"A New Year of A STEAMulating Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Encelan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1881599_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609433651263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1881599"},{"teacherId":1978230,"projectId":10159900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Snap Circuits are such an impactful way to get students excited about science and engineering. Before we received this donation, our class was sharing 1 Snap Circuit kit. The students hardly had a chance to play with this toy. Now STEM is at their finger tips. The students have gotten so familiar with how electronics work. Their minds are so fluid. This is the perfect time to get students excited and interested in STEM. They are so curious and it is not often we see students have such great curiosity in Science. \r\n\r\nWe are currently building a Snap Circuit Wall and making circuits available for our students so that they can build whenever they have time. Our classroom has transformed into a STEM classroom because of your generous donation. Some students will also borrow a kit to work on over the weekend. Some students spend their lunch time in my class building a new machine. So much joy and active learning is happening in my classroom because of these Snap Circuits. We appreciate you for this wonderful donation. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1774370086469,"projectUrl":"project/snap-circuits-inspire-steam-future-e/10159900/","projectTitle":"SNAP & CIRCUITS Inspire STEAM & Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1978230_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508523692896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1978230"},{"teacherId":42285,"projectId":9899790,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my writing project. Students loved the writing games. They used the games to write collaborative stories with each other. They also use the writing and reading comprehension cubes to work with my volunteer. The cubes helped more shy students who normally wouldn't speak up.\r\n\r\nThe Making Nonfiction Comics and other great writing books taught students new structures and ideas for writing. We designed and drew maps that inspired new story ideas. Students researched and learned about different topics. Then they created zines about protecting the planet. \r\n\r\nStudents also wrote poetry and created a book. They shared their zines and poetry books with other classes. Then they took what they had learned to a climate action youth summit. They were so excited to share what they had learned with the world. Thank you for showing them that everyone has ideas to share and that they can be a writer too.","fullyFundedDate":1767200951947,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-wizardry/9899790/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Wizardry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Szeto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp42285_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756863895807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/42285"},{"teacherId":3938563,"projectId":9856545,"letterContent":"I truly can't thank you enough for your generosity in funding these wonderful books for my classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled to see so many new titles added to our library—it sparked immediate excitement and curiosity.\r\nBecause my students are all at different reading levels, I carefully selected a wide range of high-interest books to support their individual needs and keep them engaged. Many of the new additions include both fiction and nonfiction leveled readers, giving students the opportunity to either enjoy a great story or explore new topics and build their knowledge.\r\nFor those students who are just beginning to transition into chapter books, I chose the Bad Kitty series. A few students had already fallen in love with the single copy we had, and thanks to your generosity, we now have the entire collection for them to enjoy.\r\nYour support is making a meaningful difference in fostering a love of reading in my classroom, and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1767192328020,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-great-book/9856545/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Great Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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