{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nipaquay Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4248500,"projectId":9599904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to our classroom. The students were able to use it during October to explore pumpkins and icy ghosts. This gave them the opportunity to develop their fine motor skills and the students engaged in such rich conversation about their observations. \r\n\r\nWe will be using the mirror top next as we begin our unit on exploring light. I know these items will provide hours of fun, excitement, learning, and exploration for years to come. The large space gives students space to connect with each other in a unique way. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755750077213,"projectUrl":"project/sand-play-studio/9599904/","projectTitle":"Sand Play Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minezaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4248500_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x79,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606319494575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4248500"},{"teacherId":4027103,"projectId":9522000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed us to purchase Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards for our classroom! Your support helps provide engaging, high-quality resources that make learning more fun and meaningful for my students. Because of your kindness, I'm able to bring creative lessons, hands-on activities, and fresh ideas into our classroom that truly enhance student learning. We're so grateful for your generosity and continued support—it truly makes a difference every day!!","fullyFundedDate":1757619111322,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-learning-with-digital-resources/9522000/","projectTitle":"Fuel Learning With Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752760618130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4027103"},{"teacherId":4027103,"projectId":9508704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom! They've already made such a positive difference—helping students stay focused, work independently, and fully engage during lessons, reading activities, and online learning. The excitement on their faces when they received their own headphones was priceless! Your kindness and support mean so much to our class, and we truly appreciate your contribution to creating a calm, focused, and productive learning environment. Plus they think they are totally cool!","fullyFundedDate":1757614889175,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-education-headphones-needed/9508704/","projectTitle":"Amplify Education: Headphones Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752760618130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4027103"},{"teacherId":10099497,"projectId":9512897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Since receiving the new resources, my students and I have been making the most of every item. The flexible seating—especially the criss-cross desk chairs and cozy floor cushions—has made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Students are more focused and engaged during independent work and group activities. Our classroom library is now full of high-interest books, and my students were thrilled to see titles like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man on the shelves. One student hugged a book and whispered, \"I've been waiting for this one!\" It's moments like that which show just how powerful access to the right tools can be.\r\nWe've also been diving into multiplication concepts using the new hands-on math games. These have become a favorite part of our small group rotations—students cheer when it's their turn to play and collaborate. It's incredible to see their confidence grow as they practice essential skills in a fun, interactive way. Looking ahead, we'll continue using the library books for our independent reading challenge, and we're beginning a new unit on fractions where the games will be front and center. Your donation didn't just give us supplies—it created opportunities for joyful learning and meaningful growth. Thank you for making our classroom a place where students feel excited to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1755731459490,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools/9512897/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099497_orig.jpg?crop=1380,1380,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754085568999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099497"},{"teacherId":7927101,"projectId":9263117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our garden mosaic project. Our students spent then last few weeks of the school year working hard! While we were not able to finish it, we were very close! Our goal is to be able to finish the final parts this school year so we can grout it! This project really brought the students together. We were able to show our progress at a school-wide showcase, too! The students are happy that this will forever be a part of our school. Thank you, again, for helping us make this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746476339961,"projectUrl":"project/mosaic-mural-school-garden-beautificat/9263117/","projectTitle":"Mosaic Mural - School Garden Beautification","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7927101"},{"teacherId":4027103,"projectId":9396295,"letterContent":"The new Smiley face rug has brought such a positive energy into our classroom. My students light up as soon as they see it, and it's quickly become a favorite gathering spot for lessons, discussions, and story time. The bright, cheerful design creates an inviting atmosphere where students feel comfortable, happy, and ready to learn. I've noticed they settle in more quickly, show more excitement during group activities, and even take extra care to keep the area tidy. For me as a teacher, it's been a simple but powerful reminder of how the environment can shape the mood of the day—every time I glance at the rug, I feel the same boost of joy my students do, making our classroom feel even more like a warm, welcoming community.","fullyFundedDate":1751046664246,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-for-the-classroom/9396295/","projectTitle":"Smiles for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752760618130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4027103"},{"teacherId":9057495,"projectId":8899903,"letterContent":"My students have truly enjoyed exploring and using the musical instruments during our music and movement time. It has brought a whole new level of excitement and creativity into our classroom. We've been doing a lot of dancing lately, and it's been incredible to watch the children express themselves so freely through movement.\r\n\r\nThese experiences are not only fun—they are helping my students grow in so many ways. They're developing coordination, rhythm, listening skills, and the confidence to express themselves in front of others.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful to all the generous donors who believed in and supported this project. Your kindness and commitment to education are making a real difference in the lives of these young learners. Because of you, they are building memories, skills, and a love for music that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1730777149687,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning/8899903/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Massion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057495_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729739698797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057495"},{"teacherId":9125463,"projectId":9284687,"letterContent":"Thank you for the very generous donation. The impact of this donation will be felt by many students for many years to come. The ability to have color copies for references or support strategies is very important. Students with special needs require extra supports and being able to present them in color is more enticing and interesting as well as making it easier for students to distinguish between different parts of them. On behalf of my students at my three schools we thank you for our color printer.","fullyFundedDate":1746500392243,"projectUrl":"project/cool-colors-capture-kids/9284687/","projectTitle":"Cool Colors Capture Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BLOOM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9125463"},{"teacherId":4248500,"projectId":9057929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The students absolutely loved exploring the balls and ramps. We used these along with our engineering unit, and the students were able to apply what they were learning to their play. The materials encouraged the kids to engage in problem solving, teamwork, and conversation during play. We also noticed that the students were so focused and engaged while playing. All the students wanted an opportunity to play so the students also practiced empathy and turn taking. The students definitely had some memorable, joyful, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746445133987,"projectUrl":"project/ramps-and-balls-for-utk/9057929/","projectTitle":"Ramps and Balls for UTK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minezaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4248500_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x79,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606319494575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4248500"},{"teacherId":7145183,"projectId":8964768,"letterContent":"Our new sensory items are the BIGGEST hit!! EVERYONE who comes in my room makes comments about our color changing tiles and, in fact, has made coming in and leaving the room a joy (they are on our entry path)! So many compliments from students and adults alike with how fun it is to step on them.\r\nThe cushions are now a highly desirable item each day and have not only given another seating choice for all students to try, but taught the valueable lesson of sharing and turn taking and how to ask politely to be next.\r\nThe balance wobbles have provided an opportunity to get some wiggles out when sitting for so long becomes difficult. It is also a time when we can just focus on our body and being in control of it.\r\nThe items donated are such a delightful addition to our kindergarten classroom. I truly wish a heart felt thanks for all the added joy they have brought!","fullyFundedDate":1734099946472,"projectUrl":"project/movin-and-groovin-in-kindergarten/8964768/","projectTitle":"Movin' and Groovin' in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7145183_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x483,y967&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583129503815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7145183"},{"teacherId":9125463,"projectId":8922069,"letterContent":"Across 3 schools many students have benefitted from your generous donation. The items in this donation are ones that are so much needed I have ordered the items more than once this year. \r\n\r\nThank you very much for your generosity. Thanks to you students are able to block out external classroom noise that overwhelm those with sensory challenges as well as provide needed motor skill supports for writing, relaxation and refocus.\r\n\r\nHaving sensory and motor skill resources have proven very effective when students are over stimulated. The resources that you helped fund are very important to foster a positive, peaceful, and placid learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nThanks to you students are able to write, relax, and refocus.","fullyFundedDate":1731004475596,"projectUrl":"project/self-management-and-self-regulation/8922069/","projectTitle":"SELf Management and SELf Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BLOOM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9125463"},{"teacherId":4248500,"projectId":8875086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! We have loved exploring with the new sensory materials. The students were so excited to play with Pluffle and we used lots of different language to describe how it felt. We have also been able to incorporate the sensory materials into different bins to reinforce our math skills, literacy skills, and allow us to practice our oral language. These materials have also allowed us to develop our social emotional skills through sharing and taking turns. \r\nNext we plan to use them in our spring sensory bins to help us explore other topics such as animals and addition. I can't wait to see how the kids will continue to learn and grow. Thank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1730396029111,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-exploration/8875086/","projectTitle":"Sensory Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minezaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4248500_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x79,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606319494575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4248500"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130682","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.9,"schoolId":130682,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nipaquay Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nipaquay Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/nipaquay-elementary/130682"}