{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hidden Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":10361183,"letterContent":"With your kind donations, I was able to build up our classroom library and add some new, super-engaging chapter books that we have already started to enjoy. I was also able to use the TPT gift card to purchase sequencing packs to go along with many of these books. These resources allow us to work not only on my students' sequencing skills, but also on comprehension, character traits, and other important reading skills.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see all of the new chapter books! They were able to vote on which book we should read first, and they chose *The Wild Robot*. They have absolutely loved reading it every afternoon! I am so excited to read all of these books with them and see their excitement, engagement, and love of reading grow throughout the school year. Thank you so much for helping make reading such a special part of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785178952890,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-a-love-of-reading/10361183/","projectTitle":"Fuel a Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":10172986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! The Touch and Read Phonics Match has been such a great resource for my students who are just beginning to read. It provides a fun and engaging way for them to practice and master their letter sounds while building confidence in their early reading skills.\r\n\r\nThe learning centers have been a game changer during our station rotations! From practicing CVC words to decoding blends, I am able to find an activity that meets the needs of each of my students. These materials have made our reading stations more engaging and have given my students meaningful opportunities to practice important phonics skills. I am so grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778007368415,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-our-superpower/10172986/","projectTitle":"Reading is Our Superpower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":10122191,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe how grateful I am for your kind donations that have helped supply my classroom with so many wonderful materials. My students were so excited to see all of the new, fun, and engaging activities added to our classroom!\r\n\r\nWe have been using the \"I Can\" games during stations to work on grammar and writing skills. The math games have also been a great addition to our math station. We have started the school year with these engaging activities, which have helped us determine what skills my students already know and identify areas for potential growth. These materials have made learning fun and engaging for my students, and I am so thankful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778003852394,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/10122191/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":2911131,"projectId":9857538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the money for our Calendar Mystery books. My second grade team is using the books for our reading groups. We have students of different reading levels all among second grade. Our students range from non readers to advance readers. We have many resources available to us for struggling readers, but not a lot of book sets for our on level or higher readers. We wanted to begin sets for these children to be able to read in partners and begin to learn how to analazing text. The pictures that are attached are some of our advanced readers reading the books with their partners.\r\nThese advanced readers now have 5 sets of 20 books to use from now until the end of the school year. They will be working on reading each chapter, discussing what has happened, and summarizing the text. This with help better prepare our students for third grade. The students just began January Joker and are enjoying it. They are attentively reading with each other and are excited to read each chapter to see what will happen in the story. They are also excited to get to February Friend. Again, thank you so much for donating the money for us to get these books. The great thing about these books is that they can be used for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1766471440693,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-gain-more-knowledge/9857538/","projectTitle":"Reading to Gain More Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salomone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2911131"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9873824,"letterContent":"I can not epxress how amazing the added sensory items have been to my classroom. It has become a safe place for my kids to go when they are having big feelings. My students were so excited when the packages started arriving. The swing and the vibraring plate was a huge hit from the start. My students are learning to ask for the sensory input that they need. The tunnel and balance beams have been great for working on gross motor input. \r\nThese items have been used every single day to support my classroom. The TPT gift card allowed me to but some visuals to add to our sensory area to give the students different techniques to help them regulate. I love getting to show off the sensory area you have all helped me create! Thank you again for helping my students and I!","fullyFundedDate":1764645640862,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seeking/9873824/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seeking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":2940964,"projectId":9450732,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to you, my students and I have been able to use our new resources in ways that have already transformed daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. My students crowded around the boxes, guessing what might be inside, and when the new supplies were revealed, they erupted into cheers. One student held up a set of the new manipulatives and said, \"We get to use this? For real?\" Their joy was genuine and contagious.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've put the resources to meaningful use. Recently, my class began a hands-on project focused on problem-solving and collaboration. With the new tools, students created small group \"challenge stations\" where they designed, built, tested, and refined solutions to real-world tasks. One memorable moment came when a group that had been struggling with teamwork finally completed their design—and immediately high-fived each other with huge smiles. They proudly explained every detail of their work, and it was clear that having the right materials helped them feel capable, confident, and creative.\r\n\r\nYour contribution gave you a small window into our classroom, and I want you to know that your impact continues to grow. As our next step, students will build on this project by documenting their designs, reflecting on their process, and presenting their creations to their classmates. The materials you funded will continue to support their learning as they move into more complex challenges that encourage exploration, persistence, and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students. Your generosity has given them tools—and motivation—that will last far beyond this project.","fullyFundedDate":1752187802728,"projectUrl":"project/have-the-courage-to-grow-in-5th-grade/9450732/","projectTitle":"Have the Courage to Grow in 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zavala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2940964_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y675&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751945873003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jensonsclass"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9761448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom sensory project! Your generosity has provided tools that will truly make a difference in my students' ability to focus, regulate, and feel ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe foldable trampoline has become a favorite part of our sensory area. My students love using it to get their energy out in a safe and fun way before work time. The vibrating cushions are helping students who need extra sensory input to calm their bodies and stay engaged during lessons. The resistance bands are a great addition to our movement breaks, giving students a way to build strength and self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nThese sensory tools help create a calm, supportive environment where all students can succeed. Thank you for believing in the power of sensory supports and for giving my students the chance to learn and grow in a way that meets their unique needs.","fullyFundedDate":1758861426732,"projectUrl":"project/we-like-to-jump/9761448/","projectTitle":"We Like to Jump","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9719149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! Your support means the world to us and is already making a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWith the new English Language Development Activity Cards, Storyteller Writing Box, and Ready to Write! Prompt Box, my students are getting more hands-on opportunities to build their writing and language skills in fun and engaging ways. The Match & Sort Language Quickies are perfect for helping my students practice vocabulary and sentence building at their own levels. We have used the Magnetic Tiles to practice letter sounds and building words. \r\n\r\nThe books \"The Hallo-Weiner\" and \"Creepy Pair of Underwear!\" have quickly become classroom favorites! My students love listening to these silly stories, and they've sparked some great conversations and writing activities during our reading lessons. We have also used them to practice reading comprehension and sequencing. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom where learning feels exciting and accessible for all my students. Your kindness and support truly inspire us!","fullyFundedDate":1758801500091,"projectUrl":"project/readers-and-writers/9719149/","projectTitle":"Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"},{"teacherId":5928802,"projectId":9539951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my class and helping us start the year off smoothly. The start of the new year can be a mixed of excitement and nerves but these items helped the students settle in. The kids were so excited to see the new materials for the classroom. The ocean animals, Legos and Books are high interest items that helped the new students have items they like and can request! \r\n\r\nThese materials have been put to good use in the classroom. They have loved using the matching and sorting activities to practice reading comprehension. I was able to use the TPT gift cards and the storage bins to make sensory bins for the kids to practice both academic skills and to help with sensory regulation. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for donating to my project!","fullyFundedDate":1755695251503,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends/9539951/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5928802"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4134","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":835,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"23.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.7,"schoolId":4134,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hidden Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hidden Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/hidden-valley-elementary-school/4134"}