{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John E Steinbeck Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8344612,"projectId":10047042,"letterContent":"These sports equipment replacements have made it possible to create a structured play experience at lunch recess. The students are so much happier because they have something to do that is fun and engaging. They can now play games such as \"Birds in a Nest\" and \"Volleyball 4 Square\". The number of office referrals has decreased as well. I attribute this to the fact that students are now engaged in active play with each other and there have been fewer conflicts between everyone. The whole \"vibe\" of the playground has changed as a result of the fulfillment of my project. I can not thank you enough for making a contribution to the happiness of the students at John Steinbeck Elementary School.","fullyFundedDate":1771636888081,"projectUrl":"project/catching-on-to-play/10047042/","projectTitle":"Catching on to Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8344612_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762473714435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8344612"},{"teacherId":9700342,"projectId":9319407,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of \"Drawing Success: A Digital Tablet to Elevate Instruction & Creativity.\" This tool has truly transformed my teaching and the way my students learn. I use it every day in math, science, and even art lessons, allowing me to draw notes, diagrams, and examples just like I would in a notebook, but now it is much clearer and easier for all students to see. Before, using the document camera sometimes caused glare or made my handwriting difficult to read, but the digital tablet solves that problem entirely.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments was when I demonstrated a complex math problem on the tablet. Students were able to follow each step clearly, ask questions in real time, and even try solving problems alongside me. Their engagement and excitement during the lesson were incredible to see. This tool has allowed me to better meet the needs of all learners, giving every student a chance to succeed and feel confident in their understanding.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am excited to continue using this tablet to explore creative ways to teach, from interactive lessons to digital art projects. It has helped me grow as a teacher, improve my instruction, and find new ways to connect with my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785287595,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-success-a-digital-tablet-to-ele/9319407/","projectTitle":"Drawing Success: A Digital Tablet to Elevate Instruction & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700342_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727938385718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700342"},{"teacherId":5784766,"projectId":10027659,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project. I teach students with Autism in a special day class and we are aligned with the common core state standards and even though we learn slower or different we do everything that the general education students do in the \"regular\" classes. With these books we will do a novel study of the book. I play the audiobook while students follow along with their own books. Then we answer comprehension questions and do a project once done reading the whole book.\r\nAs a treat we watch the movie with popcorn after as a treat!","fullyFundedDate":1769177815283,"projectUrl":"project/novel-studies/10027659/","projectTitle":"Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fauver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5784766"},{"teacherId":9700342,"projectId":9857001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. I was so aesthetic to tell my colleague that the project was fulfilled and she was still grateful she had shared with her students that they would be getting hardcover books and they all cheered with excitement. These books are such a wonderful way of allowing their culture to be represented or even introducing to other cultures. Thank you for taking the time to look at this project and thank you for selecting it. My colleagues and I and the students are beyond blessed by your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771895543607,"projectUrl":"project/gold-in-the-classroom-inspiring-5th-gra/9857001/","projectTitle":"Gold in the Classroom: Inspiring 5th Graders Through Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700342_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727938385718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700342"},{"teacherId":10052211,"projectId":9570964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring The Circuit to life for my 5th grade students. Because of your generosity, my students are truly experiencing the power of reading in a deep and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe students are absolutely enjoying this book. In fact, they often get upset when we finish a chapter because they want to keep reading! They are deeply engaged in the story and are able to feel the sadness and emotions connected to the events the author describes. Many students have shared how powerful it is to read an autobiography and know that these events truly happened, which has helped them connect even more to the text.\r\n\r\nThe excitement doesn't stop there, students are eager to take their Accelerated Reader quiz after finishing the book, and they are already thrilled at the idea of comparing and contrasting The Circuit with Esperanza Rising once we complete our reading. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and empathy have grown with every chapter.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible. Your support has helped foster a love of reading, deeper understanding, and meaningful conversations in our classroom. We are so grateful for you. With appreciation and gratitude from all of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764623374295,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-the-circuit-to-life-for-my/9570964/","projectTitle":"Help Bring “The Circuit” to Life for My 5thgrade Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052211_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y884&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777821893392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052211"},{"teacherId":5784766,"projectId":9657207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind generosity my students were so excited to see the new incentives I had to offer due to you funding my recent project.\r\nMy students come from low income farm working migrant families where they don't have extra funds to be able to purchase prizes such as these legos so my students were very happy to see they could not only use the Legos but take them home to keep.\r\nThe joy in their eyes brought tears to mine seeing them pick a Lego set of their own. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758636641591,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-project/9657207/","projectTitle":"Christmas Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fauver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5784766"},{"teacherId":10052874,"projectId":9404552,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have brand new classroom sets of books to read and enjoy together. Having enough copies for everyone has completely transformed our reading time—students can follow along, engage in meaningful discussions, and truly feel part of a shared learning experience. \r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided us with the materials we needed but also inspired a stronger sense of community and love for reading in my classroom. These books are helping my students see themselves as capable readers and active participants in our learning journey. Thank you for believing in them and for making such a lasting difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1750437212350,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-books-to-our-classroom-a-reque/9404552/","projectTitle":"Bringing Books to Our Classroom: A Request for Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sawyer Ortwig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10052874_orig.jpg?crop=1338,1338,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750441539372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052874"},{"teacherId":9700342,"projectId":8787934,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused and ready to learn—especially during our mid-morning literacy block and afternoon math time when energy tends to dip. Instead of losing focus, students can quickly refuel and jump right back into learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, the excitement was immediate—big smiles, wide eyes, and lots of \"Are these really for us?\" Your gift made students feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nWe're already seeing the impact. Students are more engaged in lessons and building greater stamina during our current writing unit, where they're drafting opinion pieces and supporting their ideas with evidence. 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