{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horace Mann Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":9047235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our Peace Corner! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I'm excited to share how your contribution is helping my students grow emotionally and academically.\r\nThe moment my students saw the new materials—cozy cushions, calming sensory tools, emotion regulation books, and fidget items—they were full of excitement and curiosity. One student immediately said, \"This feels like a safe place just for us!\" That moment truly highlighted how important this space is for their well-being.\r\nWe've been using thePeace Corner daily as a part of our social-emotional learning routine. When students feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or just need a break, they can now independently visit the corner to reset. We recently tied this into a project where students created their own \"Calm Down Plans\"—personalized guides with strategies they can use to manage big feelings. It was incredible to watch them reflect on what works for them, and the new tools gave them real options to choose from.\r\nOne particularly memorable moment happened when a student who typically struggles with transitions asked to go to the corner, used a breathing tool, and returned saying, \"I'm ready now.\" That quiet victory spoke volumes.\r\nLooking ahead, we're working on a unit about empathy and understanding others' emotions. We'll be using the emotion books you helped provide to spark discussions and role-playing activities that build perspective-taking skills. I'm so excited to see how this continues to deepen our classroom community.\r\nThank you again for being a part of our classroom. Your support has created a safe, supportive space where students are learning to care for themselves and one another.","fullyFundedDate":1745496321485,"projectUrl":"project/peace-begins-in-a-corner/9047235/","projectTitle":"Peace Begins in a Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":9011175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of weaving looms to our classroom! The excitement in the room when the students first saw the materials was unforgettable—wide eyes, eager hands, and lots of \"Can we start right now?\" It was a moment of pure joy and curiosity.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the looms, we've been diving into a hands-on fiber arts unit that combines creativity, fine motor skills, patience, and even a bit of math. These projects sparked so many great conversations about patterns, color choices, and even cultural weaving traditions.\r\n\r\nThe weaving looms have become a calming and productive part of our day. They offer a great opportunity for students to focus, express themselves, and take pride in something they've made with their own hands. For some students, especially those who struggle with more traditional academic tasks, weaving has become a way to shine and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we've been able to bring art, culture, and creativity into our learning space in a really meaningful way. Next, we're planning a project where students will design and weave bookmarks to donate to our school library—combining creativity with giving back to our school community.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us bring something truly special into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1740837290884,"projectUrl":"project/busy-little-weavers/9011175/","projectTitle":"Busy Little Weavers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":9167141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our 2nd grade class is so excited to learn about art through nature, and your kindness is helping make it all possible.\r\n\r\nWe've been collecting leaves, rocks, and flowers to use in our artwork. It's amazing to see how nature can inspire our creativity! Because of your support, we have the materials we need to paint, draw, and create beautiful projects that help us learn about the world around us.\r\n\r\nWe're learning to look closely at nature, to see colors, patterns, and shapes in new ways. Every day is an adventure, and we're so grateful for your help in making it fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in us and supporting our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1745139318036,"projectUrl":"project/nature-studies-in-art/9167141/","projectTitle":"Nature Studies in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":9278462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom! Your kindness and support have made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are especially helpful during our computer-based lessons. They allow students to focus, stay engaged, and work independently without distractions. Whether we're practicing reading, watching educational videos, or completing interactive assignments, the headphones help make our learning environment more effective and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and the positive impact you've made on our class.","fullyFundedDate":1746787243759,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9278462/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":3284261,"projectId":9546346,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the PE/recess program at Horace Mann. \r\nAs with many Title I schools these days, we are facing an uncertain future when it comes to funding. It is only through supplemental programs such as Donors Choose that we are able to get the equipment and materials our kids deserve. \r\nThis is where you come in: Your generosity helps us keep the motor running here at Horace Mann. Being connected to the kids who need it the most, and are often offered the least is the reason I became a teacher. Thank you for being a part of the Horace Mann Jaguar Team!","fullyFundedDate":1755625733243,"projectUrl":"project/lets-scoot/9546346/","projectTitle":"Let's Scoot!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caven","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3284261_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657582888219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3284261"},{"teacherId":3284261,"projectId":9362442,"letterContent":"We hit the ground running in our first week of school!\r\nThe kids were very excited to start the year with new jerseys and new goals for our favorite recess pastime: Soccer!\r\nYour thoughtfulness and generosity made it possible for our future soccer stars to take to the pitch and get started on making their football dreams a reality. Even for those whose passion is not as great as some of the our future FIFA players, the addition of new equipment brightened their day and made them feel welcome back to school!","fullyFundedDate":1748094806550,"projectUrl":"project/our-goal/9362442/","projectTitle":"Our Goal","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caven","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3284261_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657582888219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3284261"},{"teacherId":7704112,"projectId":9257917,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the wonderful gift of a new light sensory table for our TK classroom. This engaging and interactive tool has already brought so much excitement and joy to our young learners. It provides endless opportunities for hands-on exploration, creativity, and sensory development, which are essential parts of early childhood education. Your thoughtful contribution helps us create a rich and stimulating learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your support. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1745496325035,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-learning/9257917/","projectTitle":"Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670897338296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grey"},{"teacherId":7704112,"projectId":8671840,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of air conditioners to our TK classroom. Your support has made a significant difference in creating a comfortable and conducive learning environment for our youngest students. With the summer heat, having a cool and refreshing space allows our children to stay focused, engaged, and happy throughout the day. Thank you for your kindness and for helping us provide the best possible start to their educational journey. Your generosity truly means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1724119789380,"projectUrl":"project/our-class-is-heating-up/8671840/","projectTitle":"Our Class Is Heating Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7704112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670897338296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/grey"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":8914016,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations for our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made an incredible impact on our learning environment, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have an easier time accessing the books they need for their studies. The new book cart has not only helped to organize our classroom but also made it more inviting and accessible, encouraging students to explore a wider range of books. It's amazing to see how this simple change has sparked enthusiasm and a deeper love for reading among our students.\r\nYour donation has created a space where our learners can grow, discover new worlds, and expand their imaginations. We are truly fortunate to have supporters like you, and your generosity is helping to shape our students' educational journeys in a meaningful way.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. We deeply appreciate your commitment to fostering a love of learning and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735879677079,"projectUrl":"project/please-dont-let-them-all-fall-down/8914016/","projectTitle":"Please Don't Let Them All Fall Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":8588291,"letterContent":"My students are happy now that they can find a reading book without having the shelf fall in their laps when they try! I have noticed that their individual table baskets are overflowing with books for silent reading time now, before they might have one per student. The new baskets make it easy for them to pull one down and go through it to find the perfect read. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations have made a difference in the daily routines as well as the general atmosphere in our classroom. Students notice that we have a warm and inviting classroom where we are comfortable in our surroundings. Our principal was there the other day and commented on how inviting and calming an environment we have in our room.\r\n\r\nI am grateful to donor's like you for giving me tools to give my students the best possible education possible. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1733252786498,"projectUrl":"project/i-found-it/8588291/","projectTitle":"I Found It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":8986102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom essentials. My students are young and have a very hard time getting from lunchtime to the end of the day without a break and a snack. I can usually see it in their eyes and bodies when it is time to take a break and refuel. They start to slump in their chairs and stop participating. \r\n\r\nIt is at this time that we go to the school garden and take a break. I pass out snacks, thanks to your donations, and the students fill their water bottles. It seems to do the trick to getting them back on track to get through the afternoon.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1733250009243,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-12-0/8986102/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-12-03","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"},{"teacherId":500420,"projectId":8949311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom essentials. My students are young and have a very hard time getting from lunchtime to the end of the day without a break and a snack. I can usually see it in their eyes and bodies when it is time to take a break and refuel. They start to slump in their chairs and stop participating. \r\n\r\nIt is at this time that we go to the school garden and take a break. I pass out snacks, thanks to your donations, and the students fill their water bottles. It seems to do the trick to getting them back on track to get through the afternoon.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1731813052391,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-11-1/8949311/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-11-16","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp500420_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588659270629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspatten"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3934","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":182,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.5,"schoolId":3934,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Horace Mann Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Horace Mann Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/oakland-unified-school-district/horace-mann-elementary-school/3934"}