{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gordon J Lau Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7745355,"projectId":10247789,"letterContent":"Wowza!🌟 Thank you SO much for supporting my \"Get Up and Glow\" project!\r\n\r\nMy students were SO excited when they saw the action mats, parachute, arrow spots, social-emotional kit, and so much more! We are using these materials to get our bodies moving while practicing teamwork, communication, self-regulation, and positive social skills.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite activities is using the parachute together. My students have to listen, cooperate, and work as a team while having FUN! The action mats and arrow spots also give us fun ways to get up, move, and refocus our brains throughout the day.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these materials during movement breaks and team-building activities as we learn how to work together, manage our emotions, and build a strong classroom community. Thank you for helping my students Get Up, Get Moving, and Glow! ✨","fullyFundedDate":1778060253330,"projectUrl":"project/get-up-glow/10247789/","projectTitle":"Get Up & Glow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745355_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785119499641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7745355"},{"teacherId":7745355,"projectId":10249688,"letterContent":"Woohoo! Thank you so much for supporting my classroom with a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card!\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows me to choose fun, creative activities and lessons that make learning more engaging and meaningful for my students. One activity we use every day is our community team-building cards. The prompts help my students develop their social and language skills, and they just LOVE mingling and talking with one another using these cards!\r\n\r\nTpT has so many awesome ideas and resources shared by other teachers, and I am so over the moon to have the opportunity to use them with my students! I love finding resources that bring our lessons to life, keep my students excited about learning, and meet the different needs of my learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me make learning more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778011106422,"projectUrl":"project/a-treasure-chest-full-of-rich-resources/10249688/","projectTitle":"A Treasure Chest Full of Rich Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745355_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785119499641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7745355"},{"teacherId":4486132,"projectId":10255082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with our Vibrant Art Tools project! Your generosity has brought colorful, exciting new art materials into our kindergarten classroom and has given my students more opportunities to explore their creativity, make choices, and express themselves through art.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, my students were so excited to see all the bright colors and different art tools! They immediately wanted to touch, explore, and create. Their faces lit up when they saw the acrylic paints, dot art markers, acrylic markers, and canvases. For many of my kindergarteners, having a variety of materials to choose from made art feel like a special invitation to imagine and create.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new resources for student-choice art projects, where students can decide what they would like to create and which materials they want to use. One memorable moment was watching students transform blank canvases into their own colorful creations. Some students carefully planned their pictures, while others experimented with dots, lines, shapes, and colors. It was wonderful to see them proudly share their artwork with their classmates and explain what they had created.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a more colorful, creative, and joyful place to learn. Your support has given my kindergarten students materials that encourage them to experiment, take creative risks, and proudly say, \"I made this!\" We are so grateful for your investment in our young artists and their bright imaginations.","fullyFundedDate":1778036226847,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-art-tools-for-creative-minds/10255082/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Art Tools for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elaine Ly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4486132_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496860655423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4486132"},{"teacherId":7745355,"projectId":10041219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Blue-Bots into our classroom! My students were SO excited to use them, and I loved watching them work together to program the Blue-Bot and help it reach its destination.\r\n\r\nThe Blue-Bots provided opportunities for my students to practice sequencing, following directions, spatial thinking, and perseverance. When their robot doesn't go where they planned, they don't give up—they talk, rethink, and try again!\r\n\r\nI've especially loved seeing some of my quieter students become excited and confident leaders when working with the Blue-Bots.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students a fun and meaningful way to learn, explore, and see themselves as problem-solvers. The Blue-Bots have quickly become a classroom favorite! Thank you so much for making that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1776437212482,"projectUrl":"project/bee-botting-our-way-to-success/10041219/","projectTitle":"Bee-Botting Our Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745355_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785119499641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7745355"},{"teacherId":1978230,"projectId":10226038,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation You have unlocked a whole other level of Stem access for my students. Never before has any class in our school had full access to Snap Circuits. Our students were able to build machines that could do so many functions. They had access to so many functions. No longer are they limited to whatever is not being used by other students.\r\n\r\nMy students were beyond excited when they learned about their Snap Circuit award. They used to have to share their kits with each other. There is no limit now to what they can build and create. I am sure that we have activated quite a few future engineers with this project. \r\n\r\nNow we just have to impose some safety rules, because our young engineers have discovered that they could build super machines using more than one kit. It's pretty exciting for me to see how 7 and 8 year old can be so creative when given the right channels to explore their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1778003501286,"projectUrl":"project/snap-circuit-stem-engineering/10226038/","projectTitle":"Snap Circuit Stem & Engineering","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":393491,"projectId":10269685,"letterContent":"Thank you for equipping our Chinatown library with soundproofing panels and heavy-duty mic stands. Seeing them integrated into a school library reveals its true power as an educational catalyst. Today's students don't just consume information—they create it. This audio gear transforms traditional learning by helping our scholars develop vital literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills. As they research, script, and record their podcasts, they learn how to organize their thoughts, edit for clarity, and articulate complex ideas. For our \"quiet\" scholars and Special Education students who often struggle with traditional written assignments, this technology provides an accessible, empowering alternative to demonstrate their academic brilliance and tell their stories with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the kids most about these new additions is how instantly legitimate it makes them feel. The moment they sit behind a solid, adjustable mic stand surrounded by real acoustic panels, their eyes light up—they are no longer just practicing a classroom exercise; they are running a professional recording studio. The soundproofing panels, in particular, have generated huge buzz because the students love watching the audio wave forms flatten out into crisp, studio-quality sound without any background library echo. Having access to high-caliber, authentic tools gives our Chinatown innovators a deep sense of pride and ownership, proving to them that their ideas carry real weight and deserve to be heard by the world.","fullyFundedDate":1778272599678,"projectUrl":"project/mic-check-amplifying-student-voices-in/10269685/","projectTitle":"Mic Check: Amplifying Student Voices in Chinatown","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":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":3371061,"projectId":10076090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"A New Year of A STEAMulating Education\" project! My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my second graders had the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year in a fun, creative, and meaningful way. We read and learned about Lunar New Year traditions, and then the students used red envelopes to create their own lanterns.\r\nMy students loved being able to turn what they learned into a hands-on STEAM project. They were so proud of their finished lanterns and especially excited when it was time to bring them home to share with their families! Seeing their smiles and hearing them talk about taking their creations home made this project even more special.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided so much more than classroom materials. You gave my students an opportunity to explore their creativity, imagination, and self-expression while learning about an important cultural celebration. Experiences like this help make learning memorable and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping bring this special learning experience to life. Your generosity helped create wonderful memories that extended beyond our classroom and into our students' homes.","fullyFundedDate":1771794761396,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year-of-a-steamulating-education/10076090/","projectTitle":"A New Year of A STEAMulating Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371061_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609445281623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371061"},{"teacherId":393491,"projectId":10298020,"letterContent":"As I unboxed the smooth ceramic beads, vibrant cords, and massive bags of colorful jewelry rubber bands, the kids gathered around in awe of the materials. One of my students whispered, \"Are these really for us to use?\" Seeing trays filled with brand-new, high-quality craft supplies felt like opening a vault of treasure. Eager hands reached out to feel the cool weight of the ceramic beads and test the stretch of the rubber bands.\r\n\r\nStudents dive into these resources during free-choice time. They love feeling the textures of the ceramic beads as they string custom bracelets, but the rubber bands have sparked an unexpected wave of wild innovation. The kids started by looping them together into long, colorful chains, which quickly turned into a friendly competition to see how far they could stretch their designs. A couple of our students even linked thousands of bands together until they had crafted a fully functional, custom jump rope that they proudly tested out! These simple materials have provided a tactile, joyful outlet where imagination runs free and children get to experience the pride of building something incredible from scratch. Thank you for bringing this vibrant new energy to our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1779942430538,"projectUrl":"project/the-beading-branch/10298020/","projectTitle":"The Beading Branch","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":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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4414","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":624,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":89,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.2,"schoolId":4414,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gordon J Lau Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gordon J Lau Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/gordon-j-lau-elementary-school/4414"}