{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manchester Gate Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6901310,"projectId":9571997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom and for helping us bring the powerful novel I Can Make This Promise into the hands of my students. Your donation has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my classroom.\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to a story that not only engages them as readers but also opens the door to important conversations about identity, family, culture, and belonging. Many of my students saw themselves reflected in ways they rarely experience in literature, while others had the opportunity to learn about perspectives and histories they had never encountered before. This book sparked thoughtful discussions, strengthened empathy, and encouraged deeper critical thinking than I could have ever achieved with our limited classroom library.\r\nYour support allowed us to read this novel together as a class, with each student having their own copy to annotate, explore, and treasure. The excitement they felt receiving a \"real\" book of their own was unforgettable—several students immediately flipped through the pages, already eager to dive in. The ownership they felt made a noticeable difference in engagement, confidence, and comprehension.\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helped create a safe and inclusive space for students to ask questions, share their stories, and make meaningful connections between literature and their lives. These are the moments that shape them not just as readers, but as thoughtful young people growing into their voices.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, in our students, and in the power of stories to inspire and heal. Your kindness will continue to make a difference long after the last page is turned.","fullyFundedDate":1763474752506,"projectUrl":"project/a-promise-to-read-help-us-get-our-books/9571997/","projectTitle":"A Promise to Read: Help Us Get Our Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6901310_orig.jpg?crop=1447,1447,x826,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574649333831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6901310"},{"teacherId":6631736,"projectId":9904173,"letterContent":"Your generosity allows me to continue exploring teaching in innovative ways. It also allowed me to incorporate more art lessons and science labs at an elementary level. By using lessons that were created by other teachers I am able to spend more time engaged with my students and still provide them with engaging activities.\r\n\r\nIn addition, as a result of providing my students with engaging lessons, their academic levels showed positive growth. It was a school year filled with creativity and innovation, thank you for contributing to that.","fullyFundedDate":1769177360533,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-engaging-lessons/9904173/","projectTitle":"Resources for Engaging Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6631736_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606148799511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sasha-newman"},{"teacherId":2389036,"projectId":9514511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to get some NEW books to replace the ones that were falling apart in our classroom. Nothing worse than reading with your students and they shout out that half their book is missing?? \r\n\r\nThe two novels that you helped to replace are \"STAPLES\" in our Unit on Culture and Identity. I have been reading these books for well over 8 years and every year I see the impact that they have on my students lives. \r\n\r\nWe have great learning around the concepts, themes and characters in these books. \r\n\r\nThank you again!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1763474705399,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-books-for-novel-units/9514511/","projectTitle":"Replacement Books for Novel Units","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2389036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499465482613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2389036"},{"teacherId":7361248,"projectId":9463205,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to provide books for my third grade students. The students have been diligently reading, especially the new additions to our classroom library. The students get so excited when new books are added. It is often a race as to who will get to read a new book first.\r\n\r\nMy students love talking about books. After reading they enjoying sharing recommendations and reviews of books. Just like adults, the kids love to share what they are reading. We also have a Confetti Moment wall. When there is a quote or line from a book that they feel is significant, or touches them in some way, they can add it to our wall.","fullyFundedDate":1759132968321,"projectUrl":"project/we-read-to-know-we-are-not-alone-lewis/9463205/","projectTitle":"We Read to Know We are Not Alone. -Lewis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rayburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7361248"},{"teacherId":2580462,"projectId":9615666,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom. Your generosity brings us closer to creating a warm, inviting reading space where students feel excited to dive into books. Our room had only standard tables and chairs, but your support helps open the door to flexible seating that encourages comfort, curiosity, and a true love of reading during independent reading time. \r\n\r\nThis project is the first step in transforming our classroom into a place where reading feels joyful and empowering. With flexible seating, students will have the freedom to settle into a cozy spot, explore new stories, and choose to read even during their free time. Your donation helps create an environment where reading isn't just encouraged—it's celebrated. I have had an increase in the number of books students are reading each month this school year, which is exciting for me as teacher. \r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your belief in my students and in the power of reading. Your contribution supports not just furniture, but the beginning of a richer classroom library that will grow to reflect my students' unique interests. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their learning and for helping us build a space where readers can truly become leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1757258578062,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-help-create-a-thriv/9615666/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders! Help Create a Thriving Reading Classroom Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2580462_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y249&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630864826532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2580462"},{"teacherId":6901310,"projectId":9513627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. Because of your support, we were able to purchase a wonderful class set of new chapter books for our students.\r\n\r\nThese books have transformed our reading time—students are more engaged, excited, and eager to dive into stories every day. Many of them have discovered a new favorite author, and our classroom conversations about books have become more lively and meaningful. The joy and confidence our students now show as readers are a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a lasting difference in our classroom. You've helped create a community of enthusiastic readers who look forward to reading and learning together each day.","fullyFundedDate":1755745044215,"projectUrl":"project/help-every-child-hold-a-copy-of-this-pow/9513627/","projectTitle":"Help Every Child Hold a Copy of This Powerful Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6901310_orig.jpg?crop=1447,1447,x826,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574649333831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6901310"},{"teacherId":2389036,"projectId":7737688,"letterContent":"These stools have been a game changer for me and my ADHD students. The students love to use them, and it helps them \"fidget\" and self-soothe while working. \r\n\r\nThe stools are also a great incentive to other students in the classroom as a \"seating\" treat. \r\n\r\nI have had these stools for a few years and I have even ordered a few more with my own money so that I have one for each of my 7 tables. \r\n\r\nFlexible seating is always an easy way to help differentiate for students and student's needs. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1694435161765,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-stools-for-the-win/7737688/","projectTitle":"Wobble Stools for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2389036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499465482613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2389036"},{"teacherId":9894252,"projectId":9282548,"letterContent":"Earlier this year, I was gifted a laptop through your generous support, and I want to share the meaningful impact it has already had on both my work and my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to this technology, I was able to complete two summer courses that strengthened my teaching practice and prepared me to bring new strategies into the classroom. My students are now engaged in weekly number talks using graphs—an activity that has significantly boosted their data literacy and is helping them build the analytical skills they need for their upcoming fifth-grade science assessments.\r\n\r\nThis school year brought an unexpected challenge when our Google accounts were hacked and ultimately shut down. This setback delayed some of the new units I had planned to launch with the laptop. However, having this device has allowed me to pivot quickly, learn new tools, and begin leveraging Microsoft platforms to continue moving our learning forward.\r\n\r\nNone of this progress—my professional development, the increased engagement in data-rich conversations, or our ability to adapt during a technology disruption—would have been possible without your donation. Your generosity has made a direct and lasting difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the work we do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1745776813812,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-grow-so-my-students-can-too/9282548/","projectTitle":"Learning to Grow, So My Students Can Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894252"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49984","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":670,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"2 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"26.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.8,"schoolId":49984,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Manchester Gate Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Manchester Gate Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fresno-unified-school-district/manchester-gate-school-for-gifted/49984"}