{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Greenleaf TK - 8 School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1520046,"projectId":9637685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving the gift of buddy reading. Our budding readers, particularly those in the upper grades, are building their phonics skills through explicit, multimodal instruction programs. While their reading skills are growing, these phonics programs offer few truly engaging opportunities. Buddy reading books fills in those gaps. The selected books are not only at a level appropriate to new and struggling readers, but also provide endless opportunities to practice adding voice and prosody to the story. \r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed having their books open side by side to read stories of Gerald and Piggie, poetry, and \"The Book with No Pictures.\" They have not only practiced reading to each other, but have also read to kindergarten classes who love hearing their favorite characters come to life when read by the \"big kids\" on campus. Thank you for making this project come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1756319164154,"projectUrl":"project/buddy-reading-fun/9637685/","projectTitle":"Buddy Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1520046_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532988795698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caitlin-wilson"},{"teacherId":8570924,"projectId":9489168,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation. The supplies have been extremely helpful in supporting my kindergarten students' learning and daily activities. We've been using the new supplies during our art time. One of my favorite moments was during our \"All About Me\" project- students used the new crayons, markers, and paper to create self-portraits and write a few words about themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth and making a positive impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755129326025,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-with-touch-play-and-l/9489168/","projectTitle":"Building Readers with Touch, Play, and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570924_orig.jpg?crop=1883,1883,x316,y995&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708153067785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570924"},{"teacherId":9278743,"projectId":9519909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of rechargeable batteries and supplies. Your support has already transformed our music program. When the batteries arrived, my students were thrilled, with one immediately realizing, \"We can play music anywhere now!\" This excitement has directly translated into action.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, we can now use our keyboards and tuners without being tethered to an outlet. This has been crucial for our limited space, allowing students to practice in the cafeteria and other areas. It has also enabled a new \"Musical Ambassadors\" project, where my middle schoolers perform for our younger TK-5th grade classes. Seeing their faces light up during an impromptu hallway recital was magical.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to build on this momentum by composing original pieces in small groups, designed specifically for these mobile performances. You have not only powered our instruments but have empowered our students to become creators and share music throughout our school community. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760693648859,"projectUrl":"project/eco-friendly-music-rechargeable-batteri/9519909/","projectTitle":"Eco-Friendly Music: Rechargeable Batteries for Classroom Keyboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278743_orig.png?crop=892,892,x220,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733074511377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greenleafmusiccamacho"},{"teacherId":6586864,"projectId":9808229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you wonderful support. I went around delivering the hygiene kits to classrooms this morning and, although they were SOOO embarrassed by my frank discussion topic, they were also comforted knowing that there are now available solutions to some very common problems. I saw more than a couple of relieved faces when I told students they could get what they needed without needing any significant interactions with an adult. By nutrition break, I already had to remind a student not to brush his teeth while walking down the hall. Our PE teacher says you all deserve a special place in heaven.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for caring about these children and helping me make that care tangible. The world is a very uncertain place right now, and knowing that, at the very least, they don't have to confront it with BO really makes a difference in my students' lives. We all appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1760402052064,"projectUrl":"project/full-fresh/9808229/","projectTitle":"Full & Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6586864_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x158,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594783909552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-mcdonald-lowe"},{"teacherId":3753867,"projectId":9585238,"letterContent":"This project may not have been the most exciting I've ever posted, but the materials have already proven very useful in my class. Although my poor kiddos continue to have a never-ending series of issues with headphones not connecting well to their district chromebooks, thanks to this project there's always another pair that students are able to try when theirs inexplicably fail. The tapes have been put to use allowing me to stick and unstick images and more in our class anchor charts as I create and re-create them with all three of our classes. And the HDMI cable! What glory to know that my computer can easily connect to our class projector, allowing me to share short videos on topics ranging from John Lewis to why pumpkins are orange.","fullyFundedDate":1755701275912,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-crayons-tape-and-more/9585238/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Crayons, Tape and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3753867_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523154059774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3753867"},{"teacherId":6032284,"projectId":9100012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of this big book holder for my classroom! It has really changed the way that we read whole group and access content. \r\n\r\nThis big book holder allows me to have books displayed up for students to reference throughout the day and week and makes the content much more accessible. I no longer have to rummage through my books and look for the page I want to reference. It also allows me to display multiple books at a time which is a total lifesaver as I no longer have books falling all over the place. \r\n\r\nAgain, I can't thank you enough! This has been a game changer in classroom organization and for my kiddos.","fullyFundedDate":1745496327742,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-more-fun-together/9100012/","projectTitle":"Reading Is More Fun Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nambo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6032284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678249540515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnambo"},{"teacherId":6920743,"projectId":7810883,"letterContent":"On behalf of our TK team, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a projector, document camera, and ceiling mounts. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on our learning environment that has truly enhanced the way we connect, share, and grow together.\r\nThese audio-visual learning supports have helped create a safer, more inclusive, and engaging space for our youngest learners. The projector and document camera allow for dynamic instruction and shared visual learning, which are especially important for developing minds in their earliest stages of education. With your support, we can now better meet the diverse learning needs of all our students, helping them feel seen, heard, and supported each day.\r\nYour kindness not only helps us deliver quality instruction but also sends a powerful message to our students—that there are people in the community who care deeply about their education and well-being.\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and support. You've made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1698268059971,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safer-tk-classroom/7810883/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safer TK Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6920743"},{"teacherId":6920743,"projectId":8339276,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire Tk team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our Outdoor Classroom Project. Your contribution of a sand and water table, benches, planters, outdoor board books, and gardening tools has played a vital role in bringing this vision to life.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students now have a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where they can explore nature, engage in meaningful lessons, and develop a deeper appreciation for the world around them. The outdoor classroom is already making a lasting impact — providing a space for creativity, curiosity, and connection.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' education and well-being. Your kindness and commitment to our project reflect the spirit of community that makes initiatives like this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1724627190045,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-is-the-way/8339276/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play Is the Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6920743"},{"teacherId":6920743,"projectId":8765997,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your support has made a lasting impact by providing us with a much-needed variety of colorful and diverse materials to enrich our play and creative art activities.\r\nBefore your contribution, our students had limited access to the vibrant and engaging supplies that help bring their imaginations to life. Thanks to you, our art corner has been transformed into a space full of possibility and exploration. The joy on their faces as they explore new textures, blend bold colors, and build imaginative creations is truly priceless.\r\nYour gift has done more than just supply materials—it has inspired confidence, encouraged collaboration, and sparked creativity. These experiences are essential to their development and give them a deeper sense of pride and ownership in their learning.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of creative expression in education. Your kindness is helping shape young minds in the most joyful and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1729175678679,"projectUrl":"project/colors-for-all/8765997/","projectTitle":"Colors for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6920743"},{"teacherId":6586864,"projectId":9602519,"letterContent":"Thank you all so, so, so much for your incredible generosity! I continue to be blown away by how ready you are to step up and support me and my students in our work. \r\n\r\nI have begun telling my students about all of the goodies awaiting them at this year's carnival and they are so excited! The kids are full of curiosity and planning what they will do on the day of to have as much fun as possible. \r\n\r\nEqually as exciting has been sharing with our families that we will have this community event again. I have gotten so many warm smiles, hugs, and offers to volunteer that I already feel that this has been a huge success. Two moms told me at drop-off time the other morning that the carnival was how they met and became friends. Another family has not been going out often lately, but expressed to me that they were looking forward to coming to this event at the school because it felt safe.\r\n\r\nThe work of a school reaches so far beyond one lesson, one classroom, or one student. Our work creates a hub for learning, resources, social work, and caring community. Your gift makes our work easier and more far-reaching. I can't WAIT to share pictures in October. Thank you and know how very deeply you are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755726379043,"projectUrl":"project/everything-but-the-big-top/9602519/","projectTitle":"Everything but the Big Top","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6586864_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x158,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594783909552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-mcdonald-lowe"},{"teacherId":8932690,"projectId":9084697,"letterContent":"I extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students and I were able to start the new school year with an exciting and well-equipped learning environment. Your donations provided us with essential tools such as fidgets, visuals, manipulatives, classroom aids, and motivational prizes, resources that are already making a significant difference in the daily lives and learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nStarting a new school year can be both exciting and overwhelming for young learners, especially those who benefit from sensory tools, visual support, and hands-on learning. Thanks to your generosity, my classroom is now a more inclusive, engaging, and supportive space for all students. The fidgets you helped provide are already helping students self-regulate and focus more effectively during lessons. These small items might seem simple, but their impact on attention and behavior is powerful—especially for students with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing challenges.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful are the manipulatives that allow students to engage with math and literacy in a hands-on way. Whether they're building words with letter tiles, practicing math facts with counters and cubes, or exploring geometric concepts with shapes and puzzles, the students are learning through play and exploration. These manipulatives not only support academic growth but also foster collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, the prizes and incentives you funded have added an extra spark of motivation to our classroom routines. Positive reinforcement goes a long way in encouraging participation, effort, and perseverance. The prize box is now a source of pride and excitement for many students, and it has helped reinforce a culture of kindness, hard work, and mutual respect.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You have truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1745496321866,"projectUrl":"project/re-up-on-sensory-materials/9084697/","projectTitle":"Re-Up on Sensory Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Matute","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8932690_orig.jpg?crop=777,777,x24,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755716517691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8932690"},{"teacherId":3753867,"projectId":9227935,"letterContent":"It has been such a joy to start the year off with these supplies. No longer do leftover morning snacks live a bizarre makeshift existence; they now have their own designated cart, conveniently located by the door so kids can grab a snack on their way to recess! Likewise, having a shiny new set of big picture books has keep kids engaged and spurred them to share excitedly with partners during these initial days of school. \r\n\r\nAlthough I'm now in my eleventh year at this school, I find that every year the start of the year is just a bit smoother than the year before -- these resources were a big part of that this year, and will continue to be used appreciated the rest of this year and for years to come. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746597553774,"projectUrl":"project/enthralling-encyclopedias-and-sundry-sup/9227935/","projectTitle":"Enthralling Encyclopedias and Sundry Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3753867_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523154059774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3753867"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3963","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":616,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":3963,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Greenleaf TK - 8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Greenleaf TK - 8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/greenleaf-elementary-school/3963"}