{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hoover Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10254266,"projectId":9723355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Tools for Calm and Creative Learners project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to calming and creative tools they can use when they need help regulating their emotions, refocusing, or expressing themselves. These resources have been especially helpful during transitions, independent work time, and moments when students need a quick reset to be ready to learn. One memorable moment was watching a student who was feeling overwhelmed choose a calming tool, take a few minutes to regroup, and then successfully rejoin the lesson with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They were eager to explore the tools and learn how each one could help them feel calm, focused, or creative. Many students shared that having these options makes them feel supported and understood, and they appreciate having safe ways to manage their feelings in the classroom. It's been encouraging to see students use the tools thoughtfully and independently.\r\n\r\nLastly, students will continue using these tools as part of our daily routines to support self-regulation, focus, and creative expression during reading, writing, and problem-solving activities. These resources are helping students build lifelong skills like emotional awareness and independence, while creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom and for helping our students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1758559084974,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-calm-and-creative-learners/9723355/","projectTitle":"Tools for Calm and Creative Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cathy Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254266"},{"teacherId":10254266,"projectId":9705790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our flexible seating project! Because of you, my students now have the option to use flexible seating when they need extra support with focus, comfort, or self-regulation. Having these choices available has made a big difference, especially during independent work and small-group lessons. One moment that really stood out was seeing a student who often struggles to stay engaged choose a flexible seat and remain focused throughout the entire lesson. It was a small change with a big impact.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating, they were so excited! They were eager to try each option and quickly learned how to use the seating responsibly. Many students shared that the flexible seating helps them feel more comfortable and calm, and they love being able to choose what works best for them. It's been wonderful to see them take ownership of their learning in this way.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using flexible seating as needed during reading, writing, and math activities, especially when lessons require sustained attention. These resources are helping students build independence and confidence while creating a classroom environment where everyone can learn in the way that works best for them. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity and for being such an important part of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758142286795,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-my-special-educatio/9705790/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for my Special Education Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cathy Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254266"},{"teacherId":9749234,"projectId":9746072,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your amazing generosity towards funding this project for my classroom of 7th-grade students. While most middle school classrooms do not necessarily have space for a calm corner, my classroom now can offer a space that gives students the option to retreat during moments of anxiety, the need to reflect, or simply to have a safe place to be while still being in the class. In the past, there were many times when students would use the restroom as a means of taking a break. Our new renovated calm corner. I had a group of 4 students who were excited to put the new flooring together!\r\n\r\nIn addition, the many other supplies help to create a calm, clean, and effective classroom. The vacuum is used daily for cleaning desks, the pet space, and the supply areas. The Play-Doh was very timely during a week when students were taking assessments and were allowed to use the Play-Doh as an optional fidget. The large poster paper has been used for group presentations, gallery walks, and brainstorming sessions. \r\n\r\nAll of these are resources that benefit our 80+ 7th graders as well as the 20+ elementary students who use my classroom for afterschool programming.","fullyFundedDate":1758816595291,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-clean-and-meditative-learning/9746072/","projectTitle":"Creating a Clean and Meditative Learning Environment for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Louie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749234_orig.jpg?crop=2972,2972,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726647124139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749234"},{"teacherId":10009353,"projectId":9626817,"letterContent":"Our Hoover Huskies just finished their first Winter Show on Dec. 5th. Our community had an enormous audience turnout! The concert featured performances by many of our elementary classrooms, and also by some of our own faculty. The MS band and orchestra combined this year to play a piece together, using the beautiful new black folders from our donors! Thank you so very much!\r\n\r\nMy students were really excited when they first saw their folders this fall. For many years we have been re-using the same folders, and they were really beginning to look run down. I often had to peel name stickers off to put another student's name on top. Thanks to your donations, each of my students had their own beautiful black folder with their own brand new name. It was great! I'm attaching photos of our thank you card, a picture of students in action in the classroom, and the binders on our bookshelf.\r\n\r\nThis spring we will continue learning new music, music literacy, and ear training in class. We also are fundraising for a trip to perform at Great America in May. Thanks to your donations, we are now organized!","fullyFundedDate":1755708782376,"projectUrl":"project/folders-help-us-keep-our-music-organized/9626817/","projectTitle":"Folders Help Us Keep Our Music Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009353"},{"teacherId":7842562,"projectId":9676081,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in the communication skills and future of my students! We are so grateful for your support. I am so excited to be able to model multi-modal communication with the iPad as a designated AAC device (augmentative and alternative communication) to facilitate my students in sharing their thoughts and ideas. \r\n\r\nI have been able to download the various communication apps used by my students and can now model on my donated iPad the messages they might want to say. My students greatly benefit from watching the models I provide and copying along on their device, if it is a message they want to say. Plus, research shows that the most important way to support students who use communication devices is by modeling with your own!\r\n\r\nThe iPad designated as an AAC device has also been put to use in supporting shared reading experiences with my learners. They can help read along by finding the communication symbols on the device to speak it out.\r\n\r\nWe are learning and communicating with smiles, thanks to your donation! My students and I send many, many thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1760121067207,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-communication-for-all-with-aa/9676081/","projectTitle":"Accessible Communication for All with AAC","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7842562_orig.jpg?crop=1619,1620,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649640894299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7842562"},{"teacherId":8994537,"projectId":9618159,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they received the materials! On Fridays, they are super excited to choose their rewards! Discovering everything that came in the boxes is a magical moment of the week! \r\n\r\nWe use the new materials daily for creative projects and play. Recently, students used Play-Doh to make animals, working together and sharing ideas while having fun.\r\n\r\nStudents will continue exploring art and storytelling, using the clay and Play-Doh in small group projects. These activities help them build creativity, collaboration, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you a lot!","fullyFundedDate":1756232225933,"projectUrl":"project/new-materials-big-imaginations-fun-lea/9618159/","projectTitle":"New Materials, Big Imaginations: Fun Learning in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arcal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8994537_orig.jpg?crop=1699,1699,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680040180647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8994537"},{"teacherId":9873022,"projectId":9466243,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed into an even more creative and engaging STEAM learning space!\r\n\r\nStudents have been using the new materials in hands-on projects that blend art, science, and design. Our cardboard cutters, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and scissors have made engineering challenges—like building prototypes for Mars rovers and sustainable city models—safer and more efficient. The 3D printer filament has allowed students to bring their digital designs from Tinkercad to life, deepening their understanding of the design process.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has been a huge hit—students love turning their posters, art, and research projects into long-lasting displays for our classroom walls. Our new markers, dry erase sets, and magnetic calendar have helped us stay organized and creative during lessons. The voice amplifier has made instruction more accessible for all students, especially during group work and outdoor projects.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new supplies, they were thrilled—especially the 3D filament and cardboard cutters. Several students immediately started sketching new design ideas and couldn't wait to test their prototypes.\r\n\r\nNext, we're using these resources to continue our STEAM design challenges, combining creativity and engineering to solve real-world problems like renewable energy and water sustainability. Your support has truly empowered my students to think like innovators and believe that their ideas can make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1753832207600,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-steam-classroom-restock/9466243/","projectTitle":"New School Year STEAM Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9873022_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753634113762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9873022"},{"teacherId":9873022,"projectId":9128106,"letterContent":"Last year, thanks to generous support, I was able to create a personal hygiene fund for my students, stocked with snacks, deodorant, period products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair bands, and body wipes. This little cubby in our classroom has become a permanent resource, and its impact has been incredible.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to have access to deodorant, which has also opened important conversations about personal hygiene. Period products, including name-brand options, have made a huge difference for students who feel more comfortable using them. Hair bands have been especially helpful for students with longer hair during PE. Toothbrushes and toothpaste allow students to care for their dental health at school, and body wipes are essential for those who may not have daily access to a shower.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been a lifeline for students who arrive at school without breakfast, ensuring they are ready to focus and learn. Overall, having these products accessible in the classroom not only meets students' basic needs but also fosters dignity, confidence, and a sense of care. It has been a wonderful way to support students' well-being and create a welcoming, prepared environment for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785879190,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-middle-schoolers-with-essenti/9128106/","projectTitle":"Supporting Middle Schoolers with Essential Care & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9873022_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753634113762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9873022"},{"teacherId":9536338,"projectId":9636290,"letterContent":"thank you so much for your support! My students were thrilled to receive the snacks, which help them stay energized and focused during the day. The creative materials have also been a big success. Students have been using them in art and writing projects to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw everything, they couldn't believe it, one of them said with excitement, \"Is this really for us?\" Our next step is to keep building creative projects that connect with our lessons, allowing students to express their learning in unique ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is now more nourishing and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1755992347185,"projectUrl":"project/creative-hearts-full-bellies/9636290/","projectTitle":"Creative Hearts, Full Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9536338_orig.jpg?crop=855,855,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723519751168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9536338"},{"teacherId":9488367,"projectId":9216686,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my third graders walked into the most beautiful and organized classroom. Their reactions were priceless. From the cozy library with it's rotating shelves to the wall of clouds made with the fadeless paper, there isn' t a corner of the room that doesn't show love. The chart paper has already been so useful and it's refreshing for me to not have to scrounge around for any available paper that school can provide. What lucky kids I have to be able to reap the benefit of your extreme thoughtfulness. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1744899195451,"projectUrl":"project/from-bare-to-brilliant-building-our-thi/9216686/","projectTitle":"From Bare to Brilliant: Building Our Third Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488367_orig.jpg?crop=858,858,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709917727632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488367"},{"teacherId":9844971,"projectId":9052471,"letterContent":"This was an incredible experience thanks to you awesome donations. Kids could create their own family tree after planning it very carefully and practicing for their presentations, \r\n\r\nIt was such a huge impact having kids make their own presentations, empowered and happy to take something home!\r\n\r\nDuring the creation and presentation of the family trees, students showed respect for their different kinds of families and commitment with their process.\r\n\r\nI hope to be able to apply this project this year as well!\r\n\r\nThanks so so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1738006726771,"projectUrl":"project/my-own-family-tree/9052471/","projectTitle":"My Own Family Tree","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9844971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736865771320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844971"},{"teacherId":272001,"projectId":9122220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to this project! These professional development books will help all the read-alouds across our district become more engaging for all students. Having these kinds of resources on hand and available in every library helps with consistency if people move to new positions. When new library techs come on board, these resources will be available for them to help them hit the ground running. \r\nThank you all again! I know these resources will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742002187139,"projectUrl":"project/making-read-alouds-come-alive/9122220/","projectTitle":"Making Read-Alouds Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berlin-Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp272001_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452140672420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeth"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4584","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":81.5,"schoolId":4584,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hoover Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hoover Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/redwood-city-school-district/hoover-elementary-school/4584"}