{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grant Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":19921,"projectId":9528449,"letterContent":"Thank you for letting me share the love of reading with students and families. I just finished giving books to second graders to take home over winter vacation. Kids picked three books to take home and add to their home library. They chose their favorites like Elephant and Piggie, Pokemon, Lilo and Stitch, Who Would win and more! They were so happy to get brand new books.\r\nEarlier this week I gave books to fourth graders. Their favorites were dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Who Would Win books. They especially loved receiving hard back books to keep and enjoy.\r\nAnd finally last month, I shared books with our Emerging Bilingual Parent group. They took home books in Spanish and English to share with their families. A few times they were even able to take the same book in both languages.\r\nThank you for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758904611603,"projectUrl":"project/take-home-books-grow-readers/9528449/","projectTitle":"Take Home Books Grow Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Staley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19921_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470247368305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/19921"},{"teacherId":9314618,"projectId":9653050,"letterContent":"Seeing the massive box square in the center of our classroom, the students wondered what it may contain buzzing with excitement. As soon as the chair was out of the box, a seating schedule needed to be made ASAP! Now, kids peer at the schedule everyday hoping to see that it's their time to relax into their throne.\r\n\r\nAs we received packages of new games, our students were so excited to rip them open and play a familiar game with their friends. What Do You Meme has been the biggest hit of all and makes its way out of the cupboard at every opportunity. Big smiles from 5th grade! :)","fullyFundedDate":1758855822543,"projectUrl":"project/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/9653050/","projectTitle":"Out With the Old, in With the New","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9314618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702523265934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9314618"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":9808630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to bring the sense of home to my classroom. My students immediately noticed the plants that are scattered throughout our classroom and the new rug in our book nook. We have been coincidently learning about plants so they were so excited to point out the parts of the plant. The plants have also seemed to bring a sense of calm and health to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new rug in our book nook is perfect! The kids love to snuggle up on the carpet with a book and a reading buddy. The rug makes the area much more comfy and homey. I am so happy with how the rug really brought together our library area and created a sense of excitement and newness to the area.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity brought this project to life and helped me to add to my students' second home. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1760920946322,"projectUrl":"project/home-is-where-the-heart-is/9808630/","projectTitle":"Home Is Where the Heart Is","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":1501146,"projectId":9486371,"letterContent":"We LOVE the new supplies! The \"relaxing chairs\" are definitely a favorite. Students are so excited to sit in them to work. It's inspired us to think of other ways to work in the classroom, other than at a desk in chairs.\r\nThe carpet pieces have been used several times each day, AND, I can machine wash them to freshen them up. Students put a bunch together to lay on, or use one to sit on. A much more comfortable way to learn than sitting on an unwashed rug or on the floor.\r\nThe glitter pens and Mr. Sketch markers are used daily, and still have a lot of ink left.\r\nThe rotating bookshelf will be assembled this month and will be a great way to display books rather than in buckets.\r\nThank you for your supporting these students!","fullyFundedDate":1755702327403,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-it/9486371/","projectTitle":"Back to It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1501146"},{"teacherId":3343349,"projectId":9179463,"letterContent":"When my students first saw their new reading sofa, they lit up immediately! Their reading nook became a place where they could actually curl up and enjoy a great book. \r\n\r\nStudents take turns sitting on the sofa during our reading block. The nook is now cozy and a comfortable place for them to enjoy! \r\n\r\nIt's also a space they can utilize during any independent time during the day- to read, write, workout problems, or hang out! \r\n\r\nIt had made such a positive difference to be able to have this space be so inviting. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for this amazing gift!","fullyFundedDate":1746787191829,"projectUrl":"project/a-sofa-for-our-reading-nook/9179463/","projectTitle":"A Sofa for Our Reading Nook!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerasimov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3343349_orig.jpg?crop=1224,1224,x0,y334&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723150034494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gerasimov"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":9680649,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our classroom supplies! I have loved reading the On Strike books to my students. They are so engaged in the stories and I think the message of the stories has helped them to become more responsible with their school supplies.\r\n\r\nYour generous donations have also helped me to provide \"magic dough\" that is able to predict if a child is going to have a great year in Kindergarten as well as a bead sensory bin to help with their fine motor skills. Both the model magic and the pony beads will be used multiple times during the school year so I appreciate having more to replenish our dwindling supplies.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758830216224,"projectUrl":"project/our-school-supplies-need-help/9680649/","projectTitle":"Our School Supplies Need Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":263474,"projectId":9509485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to support my project. This school year I am piloting new language arts curriculum and the new instructional materials have a heavy emphasis on correctly holding writing tools as well as penmanship. The new pencils have a life saver! We started the school year using the fat, triangular golf pencils and are beginning to transition to the regular golf pencils now that my student can all hold their writing tools correctly. The new pencil sharpener has helped to keep our pencils sharpened and not stuck in my traditional pencil sharpener. The kids also love that I can walk around the classroom with the sharpener since it has an internal battery that I can charge.\r\n\r\nI am so excited for my students to begin using their Chromebooks in a few months now that their headphones are neatly organized. The mesh zipper pouches hold the headphones perfectly and will be much sturdier than the plastic bags I used last school year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755701192953,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9509485/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cattin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluk"},{"teacherId":1015744,"projectId":9728333,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a flexible seating area that truly feels like a cozy and welcoming home for learning! The beanbags, floor chairs, and self-regulation tools you helped provide have transformed our space—and our daily routines.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first day the materials arrived, the students' excitement was contagious. They couldn't believe that the new, comfy spots were theirs to use for reading, writing, and small-group work. One student curled up in a beanbag with a huge smile and said, \"It feels like reading at home!\" Others immediately began collaborating on a math project, excited to choose their own space instead of sitting at a desk.\r\n\r\nDuring our literacy block, students use the flexible seating options to find their \"just right\" learning spots. Those who need a calm moment can take a short break in the cozy corner, use a mindfulness activity, or reset with a fidget before rejoining the group. These small choices are helping them learn to listen to their bodies and emotions—important steps toward self-awareness and self-management.\r\n\r\nOur next step is integrating this flexible space into our social-emotional learning lessons. Students are reflecting on how different seating choices help them learn best and are beginning to set personal goals around focus and self-regulation. This simple addition of choice and comfort has already deepened our classroom community and made learning feel safe, joyful, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and supporting both academic and emotional growth. You didn't just fund furniture—you helped create a space where every student feels seen, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758902741537,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-and-flexible-space-for-growing-le/9728333/","projectTitle":"A Calm and Flexible Space for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1015744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760393378217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1015744"},{"teacherId":9190508,"projectId":9621427,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and thank you once again for your support and contributions! The materials have arrived to my classroom and the kids were so excited about the vibrant colors of the erasures and picking the color of their math notebook. The students were really hyped about the wobble chairs, everyone wanted to sit on them! They will be used for those who need it. \r\n\r\nWe will be using these items as part of our daily routine and are essentials for learning. I am so grateful for your help. We couldn't have done it without you! I also want to thank the Donors Choose Community for matching the donations and helping to fund our project!!","fullyFundedDate":1755755287056,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-and-flexible-seating/9621427/","projectTitle":"Math Tools and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9190508_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692115582776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-garcia1001"},{"teacherId":19921,"projectId":9236070,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me share joy with so many students. At the end of last school year I was able to send all of our first graders home with books over the summer. Students got to \"shop\" in my bookstore and pick out three favorites.\r\nSome of their favorites were Elephant and Piggie, Moana, informational National Geographic books and Pigeon books. These books make them laugh and want to read more.\r\nAt the start of this school year, I got to hear all about their summer reading and how much they loved their books! Students also came back wanting more books to take home and read.\r\nThank you for helping me give the love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1744260290908,"projectUrl":"project/building-home-libraries/9236070/","projectTitle":"Building Home Libraries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Staley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp19921_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470247368305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/19921"},{"teacherId":289279,"projectId":9149112,"letterContent":"My students were excited when they walked in the door on the first day of school because of the supplies that were on their desk. They perused them and talked with their neighbors about all their new supplies. \r\nThe folders will help to organize the materials that will be issued throughout the school year. The labels made labeling the notebooks and folders a breeze. \r\nThe pens and pencils were distributed in each students pencil boxes. The pencils are used for Math. The pens are used for any assignment where they are asked to write. \r\nWe are all so grateful for all the new supplies that have been possible because of donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1746592747330,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-are-wonderful/9149112/","projectTitle":"New Supplies are Wonderful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp289279_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469222595769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jhenderson"},{"teacherId":1216996,"projectId":9205077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in funding my project for my TK classroom. Because of you, my 4 year-old students now have bright, colorful Play-Doh, new soft kinetic sand and plenty of craft supplies to spark their imaginations. These materials are more than just supplies - they are tools that help my students develop fine motor skills, creativity and problem solving abilities while having fun. We have been using these items daily and the kids love them!\r\n\r\nYour gift allows for my classroom to be an engaging and inspiring place for learning. The Play-Doh and kinetic sand invite opportunities for sensory exploration and cooperative play while the art supplies encourage imagination. Thank you for believing in the power of early learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746657135254,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-play-doh-kinetic-san/9205077/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Play-Doh, Kinetic Sand and Crafts for Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1216996_orig.jpg?crop=1438,1438,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628091342201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1216996"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4022","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":313,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":26,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.7,"schoolId":4022,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grant Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grant Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-lorenzo-unified-school-district/grant-elementary-school/4022"}