{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Meadow Homes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9605686,"projectId":9782544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the soccer ball pump, jerseys, and cones. These resources have made a meaningful difference for my students. We are using them daily during physical education and recess, where students now have organized games with clear teams and defined play areas. One special moment was seeing students work together to set up the field using the cones and proudly put on their jerseys before starting a game. Their experience playing soccer has become more official and exciting for them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They immediately wanted to know whose team they were on and when they could start playing. The jerseys, in particular, helped create a sense of belonging and teamwork, and it was wonderful to see how this encouraged more participation. The structured setup also made soccer more appealing for girls in the class, and many who previously chose not to play have now joined in and are actively participating alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will continue building teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship skills as part of our current physical education lessons. We are focusing on practicing basic soccer skills, learning rules of fair play, and reflecting on how teamwork helps everyone succeed. Your support has helped to create an inclusive, engaging environment where all students feel excited to participate and learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1759700761703,"projectUrl":"project/kicks-for-kids/9782544/","projectTitle":"Kicks for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9605686_orig.jpg?crop=965,965,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759291834429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605686"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9765922,"letterContent":"Thank you for the learning games with locks. As a special education teacher this resource has been incredibly meaningful for my students with special needs. It supports hands on learning, problem solving and fine motor skills in a way that feels like play. One student who loves keys and locks (they are his favorite) was absolutely thrilled and completely engaged. His happiness and focus were unforgettable. Seeing that level of joy and learning at the same time reminded me why resources like this make such a powerful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759419768490,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning/9765922/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9324762,"letterContent":"Thank you for the microphones for our classroom. As a special education teacher I see daily how important access to the right tools is for students with special needs. These microphones have already made voice to text much clearer and easier for many of my students. They are able to share ideas with less frustration and more confidence. It has been amazing to watch students feel successful and heard. We are so excited to see how much more they can do as they continue using voice to text.\r\n\r\nThis would not have happened without you! THANK YOU!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755703371543,"projectUrl":"project/write-with-your-voice/9324762/","projectTitle":"Write With Your Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9699550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! This means so much to my students and I. As a special education teacher this means even more to me because my students have unique learning needs and motivation matters so much. They absolutely loved these stickers. The Pusheen stickers were the very first to go. Students are excited to choose from so many options and it has become a positive reward that truly works for grades TK through 5. Having enough stickers for the rest of the year and beyond helps me support my students. This would not have happened without you!","fullyFundedDate":1758720034082,"projectUrl":"project/sticker-stars-2-sticker-supernova/9699550/","projectTitle":"Sticker Stars 2: Sticker Supernova","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":3027110,"projectId":9672454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to complete my project: Big Feelings, Small Learners: Tools for Emotional Growth. These weighted stuffed animals and the books about emotions have been a tremendous help this school year. It has benefited my kids in all sorts of ways. From needing the physical emotional support by having a bear to hug to learning that is ok to feel a certain way And that it's not forever... we're allowed to have different emotions. My students have learned that they can talk to me about anything and that the bears will always be available if they just need something to hold onto for a bit. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1758869096492,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-small-learners-tools-for/9672454/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings, Small Learners: Tools for Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3027110_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534289878411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gregoria-stark"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9324734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to regulation tools like squishies and Squishmallows that help them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your kindness has provided comfort items that many of my students rely on every day.\r\n\r\nSelf regulation is especially important for students with disabilities. These tools help students calm their bodies, manage big emotions, and refocus their attention, allowing them to fully participate in learning. Your support makes a meaningful difference in their ability to succeed both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU","fullyFundedDate":1753642140226,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-regulate/9324734/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Regulate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":111230,"projectId":9689588,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for donating to my project. My students have been using the materials since they arrived. Recently they had been very engaged using the magnetic cubes and tiles. They have been using their creativity and engineering skills to build buildings, bridges, beds for dolls and so much more! They had also been working on their sharing skills since they have become so popular. The wooden balls and ramps activity has also become a favorite with the students. They have become very creative at finding ways to make the balls travel along the tracks! Your generous donation will continue to help students work on their STEM skills for years to come! Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1757983656749,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-tk/9689588/","projectTitle":"STEM in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castrillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp111230_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472848827323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melinda-ayadi"},{"teacherId":295512,"projectId":9397703,"letterContent":"My students had NO IDEA what the game of horseshoes was all about. When our new games arrived, they thought it was the silliest thing. Once I started teaching them the rules, they instantly loved the game! After about a week of playing, my students were tossing the horseshoes more accurately, being encouraging to their classmates, and reminding each other of the rules. Everyone gets excited when someone hooks a ringer! Thank you for donating our horseshoe games! It has definitely made our PE time more exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1755740267750,"projectUrl":"project/horseshoe-ing-around/9397703/","projectTitle":"Horseshoe-ing Around","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp295512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530026838754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":295512,"projectId":9614876,"letterContent":"The addition of Scholastic News Magazines to our reading routine has made learning more exciting. The colorful pages, kid-friendly articles, and interesting topics are very captivating to my students. It is amazing to hear the connections they have with the articles that each magazine presents. Often times, my students are hesitant to participate, but this gives them an opening to say whatever they think is relevant! The best part is that they get to keep the magazines. They love taking them home to show their families and find out more information about the topics. Thank you so much for supporting our project!","fullyFundedDate":1755690739923,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9614876/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp295512_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530026838754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":9154688,"projectId":9379628,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students were elated to receive all the sports equipment. They were eagerly waiting and exploded with joy when it arrived in the classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents use the equipment during PE to build fine and gross motor skills. At the same time, they have developed sportsmanship and team building. There are multiple activities to choose from. They are always thrilled when it is time for PE. \r\n\r\nDuring recess, there is rarely ever a ball left in the classroom. Each equipment is taken to play and share among their peers. They leave each recess happy to engage in physical activities. You have made a difference in their educational life.","fullyFundedDate":1751982210947,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-active-and-healthy/9379628/","projectTitle":"Keeping Active and Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154688"},{"teacherId":7949006,"projectId":9359969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Secret Stories is amazing and I have seen so much progress. I love this program and my students do too. Since we began using it, their phonics skills and reading confidence have grown noticeably. The stories and visuals make tricky patterns stick and students are applying strategies independently during reading and writing. The pastel colors blend perfectly into the classroom decor and are not too birght or stimulating.\r\n\r\nThe program is transformative and inspiring, bringing joyful, memorable, and powerful phonics instruction to every student.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom and will impact these learners for years. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753614391785,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-tell-you-a-secret/9359969/","projectTitle":"Let Me Tell You a Secret","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7949006_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628568220070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949006"},{"teacherId":5694058,"projectId":9279383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class! They have loved all the new games we have been learning to play. There were lots of \"wows\" and \"that's awesome\" when the new PE supplies arrived. I taught my class how to play Kickball Basketball and that is a new favorite with them. They are always asking to play that for PE. It's great to see the teamwork they use to play it. They also really love playing with the \"sticky hands\" to catch a tennis ball. We have been working on lots of hand-eye coordination and that has helped a lot. They can't wait to get out the frisbees! It's been fun to get to play all these new games with our new PE equipment. Thank you so much for helping my class create new memories and get active at the same time!","fullyFundedDate":1755737243347,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-moving/9279383/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5694058"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4137","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":711,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.7,"schoolId":4137,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Meadow Homes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Meadow Homes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/meadow-homes-elementary-school/4137"}