{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Murdock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8726721,"projectId":10243213,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for supporting my kindergarten classroom by providing crayons and paper for my students. As a teacher, I know that classroom supplies can sometimes seem like small things, but in a kindergarten classroom, they mean so much. These crayons and paper have given my students the opportunity to create, explore, practice, and express themselves every single day. There is something truly special about watching a five- or six-year-old pick up a crayon and turn a blank piece of paper into a picture, a story, or an idea that they are so proud to share. Your generosity has helped make those moments possible for my students, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners use these supplies throughout our entire school day. They use crayons to practice letters and numbers, draw pictures about stories we read, complete math activities, illustrate their writing, and create projects that show what they have learned. Sometimes their pictures are colorful masterpieces, and sometimes they are simple drawings that only they fully understand but every creation is meaningful because it represents their growing confidence and imagination. Having enough crayons and paper means that my students can all participate without worrying about running out of supplies or having to wait for someone else to finish. It also allows me to provide more hands-on and creative learning experiences. Seeing their little faces light up when they receive fresh crayons or a new piece of paper reminds me just how important these resources are. Your donation has helped give my students the freedom to learn through creativity, and that is a gift they will carry with them beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support has done more than provide crayons and paper it has provided opportunities for my students to create, practice, make mistakes, try again, and proudly say, \"Look what I made!\" Those are the moments that make teaching kindergarten so special. I am so thankful that people like you are willing to support teachers and students and help provide the resources that make learning more meaningful and joyful. Every drawing, writing assignment, and classroom project made with these supplies is a small reminder of your kindness. Thank you for helping me give my kindergarten students the supplies they need to learn, grow, and let their creativity shine. Our classroom is truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778434112729,"projectUrl":"project/from-crayons-to-confidence-helping-our/10243213/","projectTitle":"From Crayons to Confidence: Helping Our Kindergarten Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malagon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690604252136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726721"},{"teacherId":3590141,"projectId":10176186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing our classroom with new games and resources! Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our students' learning and classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe games you donated are giving my students an opportunity to learn while having fun. We are using them to practice important skills such as communication, taking turns, following directions, problem-solving, and, most importantly, working together as a team. One of our favorite moments was watching students encourage one another and figure out how to work together to accomplish a goal. These games have created opportunities for students to learn that success does not always mean winning—it can also mean cooperating, listening, and helping a classmate.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new games, they were incredibly excited! They immediately wanted to see what each game was about and could not wait to start playing. Their excitement quickly turned into meaningful learning as they discovered that playing together requires patience, teamwork, and good communication.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using the games during classroom activities and structured opportunities for teamwork. Students will practice working with different classmates, taking turns, solving problems together, and encouraging each other. We are excited to see how these experiences help build stronger relationships and a more supportive classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students. Your generosity has provided much more than games—you have given our students opportunities to practice social skills, build friendships, and learn how to work together. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a place where learning and teamwork can happen every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778009824320,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-games-that-grow-2nd-grade/10176186/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Games That Grow 2nd Grade Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590141_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480432562459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3590141"},{"teacherId":3590147,"projectId":10283276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my class have an excellent start to the year! Your donation has ensured that every student has a pencil pouch full of everything they need to be successful this year. The pencils, highlighters, whiteboard markers, erasers and folders have all been put to good use.\r\nMy personal favorite donated item has been the pencil sharpener. The one I've had for years is on it's last legs and it's been so satisfying to quickly sharpen a box of pencils to nice, sharp points! \r\nThe students' favorite items may possibly be the clipboards. These have given them the freedom to easily bring their work from the table to the carpet and will make taking the class outside for lessons much less of a hassle. I've wanted a class set of clipboards for years and I'm so excited to have them now. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1783445639339,"projectUrl":"project/quill-school-supplies-for-quilliant-st/10283276/","projectTitle":"Quill School Supplies for \"Quilliant\" Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bassetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590147_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461790510402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bassetti"},{"teacherId":3590167,"projectId":10239568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Having the proper school supplies really relieve stress from myself and gives my students the opportunity to utilize the materials that they need for a successful school year. \r\n\r\nMy students really prefer the Ticonderoga pencils as they are the best for any class assignments, and last longer.The Sharpies are also very useful in our writing assignments and art activities. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment and support to our third grade class. We are very grateful and appreciate everything you do for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1778012141765,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies/10239568/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590167_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489441195516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3590167"},{"teacherId":3590147,"projectId":10200339,"letterContent":"I cannot emphasize enough how EXCITED my students are every time another package of books from this project is delivered. Students are literally begging to be the ones to open them so they can show the class which books came in.\r\nI've been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the books and their content. A few have the high quality library binding that I LOVE and all of them are bursting with information on their select animal. \r\nMy current students are loving all of the new content. My 2026/27 students will be able to use these as resources for their informational writing project. I cannot wait to use them to teach research skills to the next class! It will be so much more streamlined than trying to get them to focus on a webpage.\r\nThank you so very much for your donation. It has brought so much joy to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778096624650,"projectUrl":"project/animal-research-for-future-wildlife-biol/10200339/","projectTitle":"Animal Research for Future Wildlife Biologists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bassetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590147_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461790510402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bassetti"},{"teacherId":3590167,"projectId":9551944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our third grade classroom. Your donation of ink cartridges to our class has made a great impact in our learning. We use the classroom printer everyday to print the students writing assignments, and many Math worksheets that students can work on.\r\n\r\nIn third grade we do a lot of writing to prepare us for the state test in May. The students write their stories and are shared with me. I am able to print them out and hang them on the classroom walls to be displayed. This helps motivate the students to continue writing more.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1764707735303,"projectUrl":"project/ink-it-out/9551944/","projectTitle":"Ink It Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590167_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489441195516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3590167"},{"teacherId":8726721,"projectId":9369561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the penguin and polar bear books for my kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has brought excitement and joy to my students as they explore new stories and learn about animals from cold climates. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping grow our classroom library.\r\n\r\nThese books have been a wonderful addition to our literacy instruction. My students love learning about penguins and polar bears through engaging stories and illustrations, which help build vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading. The books also support our science lessons by allowing students to make real-world connections while learning about habitats and animals.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made reading more engaging and meaningful for my students. They enjoy using these books during read-alouds, small groups, and independent reading time. Thank you for investing in my students' learning and for helping create a classroom environment filled with curiosity, discovery, and a love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1758244283277,"projectUrl":"project/kinders-love-to-learn/9369561/","projectTitle":"Kinders Love to Learn.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malagon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690604252136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726721"},{"teacherId":8726721,"projectId":9448730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward a printer for my kindergarten classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students. Because of you, our classroom is better equipped with the tools we need to succeed.\r\n\r\nI use the printer every day to enhance my students' learning experiences. It allows me to create engaging worksheets, hands-on activities, and differentiated materials that meet the diverse needs of my learners. Having immediate access to printed resources helps me quickly respond to student needs and reinforce important skills.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also been a wonderful addition to our learning centers. I am able to print center activities, games, and practice materials that keep students engaged, motivated, and excited to learn. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping create a rich, supportive learning environment. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1754194054828,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-learning-bringing-lessons/9448730/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Learning: Bringing Lessons to Life in Full Spectrum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malagon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690604252136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726721"},{"teacherId":3590171,"projectId":9588736,"letterContent":"My students are thriving with the resources provided from this project! \r\nSince my students are primary aged, having access to hands on learning projects makes learning fun and memorable. First grade is a huge grade for READING and our new curriculum suggests supporting every phonics lesson with a craft; this donors choose project makes this possible for my students.\r\n\r\nOur district is currently in a budget crisis and my students have heard my lecture on savoring our materials as we only have so much. However, this project has provided enough materials to ensure I can support every lesson with a craft to make a bigger impact on their learning. Once they saw the materials, they all cheered with excitement knowing crafts are a fan favorite of theirs. \r\n\r\nLastly, aside from the craft materials contributed to our classroom, I also have received materials for making our classroom a home such as picture displays. My first grade students love to see their own faces around our classroom and I truly believe this makes them feel apart of my classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1761953324975,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-essentials-for-learning/9588736/","projectTitle":"First Grade Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mascadri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3590171_orig.jpg?crop=2742,2742,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686940394919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annie-mascadri"},{"teacherId":3590147,"projectId":9457860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. The students have absolutely loved everything that your donation has provided to us. The items that get the most use are all of the amazing STEM bins that you helped create. I have watched my students build massive towers with magnets, design an array of pixelated art with the cubes, create a long rope that almost does a complete perimeter around our room, and design their own playgrounds! It is so fun watching their imagination and problem solving skills in action each and every day.\r\nAll of our Social Emotional Learning items are also consistently used. A favorite is the breathing koala bear! They love using it to practice calming breaths and, honestly, sometimes to just watch the colors change. The timer has also come in handy! I love that they can physically see how much time they have to rest, reset and return to learning. The students also enjoy reading about different emotions and experiences in the multiple sets of books you bought for us.\r\nThe musical instruments are also very loved but we are still learning the rules and routines to use them correctly. Hopefully we can break them out more often as time goes on!","fullyFundedDate":1756690766939,"projectUrl":"project/enrich-our-day-with-steam/9457860/","projectTitle":"Enrich Our Day with STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bassetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590147_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461790510402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bassetti"},{"teacherId":3590184,"projectId":9465655,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding my project! My students were really excited when their new supplies arrived, and they couldn't wait to see all the fun things they were going to get. They have already used the Sharpie markers, felt-tip pens, and glue sticks for the Fall crafts they made. My students have proudly displayed their artwork, and everyone who has walked into our classroom comments on the amazing work the children have created using these materials.\r\nThe snacks were a fun treat during our first field trip of the year. My students were so excited to have a variety of treats to choose from, and we even had enough to enjoy during our Halloween party as well.\r\nMy students have also been able to use the calculators to check their answers when doing multi-step math problems, and they have neatly kept all of these supplies in the pencil pouches I was able to provide them, thanks to you.\r\nOnce again, thank you for supporting my third grade class. With your help, they are able to create memories that will leave a lasting impression on their school year. I am extremely grateful for your kindness and generosity, and especially for your value and support in education.","fullyFundedDate":1757423430964,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-the-new-school-ye/9465655/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3590184_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462462307652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-berens"},{"teacherId":10003085,"projectId":9263237,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. My students are able to learn best when they have differentiated seating available. They enjoy the folding chairs when they need an emotional break. The lap trays are beneficial if a student can't see the board or needs an individual space. \r\nOur carpet is our favorite spot. We use the carpet every morning for our check ins. It is also the gathering place when we are learning a new skill. We appreciate the donation that you have graciously given and it helps our learners tremendously.","fullyFundedDate":1748403829135,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learners/9263237/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003085"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78278","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":483,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":74.9,"schoolId":78278,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Murdock Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Murdock Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/willows-unified-school-district/murdock-elementary-school/78278"}