{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Norris Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4766048,"projectId":10618662,"letterContent":"Wow, thank you so much for funding our AED project! The Students don't quite understand the amazing safety device our Classroom received but I sure do. They think we just got a cool box with a red bag inside of it! Hopefully it will be around for years to come. As safety representative for my grade level, I am always looking for products and supplies to help keep my Students safe. \r\n\r\nThis is such a monumental item to have and we appreciate you taking an interest in the well being and safety of my School.","fullyFundedDate":1793195252663,"projectUrl":"project/shock-it-to-me/10618662/","projectTitle":"Shock It To Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766048_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x997,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701729467498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4766048"},{"teacherId":4766048,"projectId":10724174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for approving my project with the switch 2 and accessory pack! The kids were so excited when they heard that they will have a switch 2 and sports games to play with during rainy day PE time. I plan on having the Students that will not be playing to complete a worksheet about whichever sport is being playing on the switch 2. The gross and fine motor skills that are going to develop will translate to their academic successes. Thank you so much for taking part in the development of my students academic careers!","fullyFundedDate":1793195187512,"projectUrl":"project/my-turn/10724174/","projectTitle":"My Turn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766048_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x997,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701729467498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4766048"},{"teacherId":4766048,"projectId":10453404,"letterContent":"Wow, I can't believe we got so lucky and got the Nintendo Switch 2 system for my Class. The Students about jumped through the roof when they saw the Switch and the Mario tennis game that came with it! I plan on using it during \"rainy day\" PE time and will have work sheets to accompany which every sport the students will be playing on the system. I have another project for a few portable monitors to establish more centers using the Nintendo Switch twos. My Students will be engaged and learn so much more about sports through this means.","fullyFundedDate":1793195141163,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go/10453404/","projectTitle":"Let's Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766048_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x997,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701729467498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4766048"},{"teacherId":4766048,"projectId":10374724,"letterContent":"Kindergarten Classrooms are very busy places with many moving parts. Supplies gets used often and gets thrashed at times. From temper tantrums, meltdowns, to just plan usage, supplies gets used. We do classroom centers in my class and the letter whiteboards have been a great addition to our centers. My focus for those is fluidity and easy of use for writing and sounding letters out! I have also started using the clip boards as a whole-class activity/lesson. Thank you again for walking hand in hand in the development of my Students.","fullyFundedDate":1793194975774,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-do-it/10374724/","projectTitle":"I Can Do It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766048_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x997,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701729467498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4766048"},{"teacherId":4766048,"projectId":10678045,"letterContent":"Wow, thank you so much for funding this project! The Students love using the paints and have enjoyed learning the step-by-step instructions and patience it takes to make a model. Their hand-eye coordination definitely has improved since the activity was introduced as a center last week. \r\n\r\nThe Students want more and more art projects like this one throughout the year! I plan on using the rest of the models as a reward for making good choices. Thank you again for taking part in helping my Students hone in their fine motor skills!","fullyFundedDate":1793194914885,"projectUrl":"project/creative-mode/10678045/","projectTitle":"Creative Mode","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766048_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x997,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701729467498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4766048"},{"teacherId":9684895,"projectId":9625533,"letterContent":"This was such a special project for my class, I had several students that were able to utilize this tool for learning, and one student in particular was excited to use the tablet as he has trouble with his fine motor skills aka manipulating a pen or pencil, but he was able to use his finger on this tablet with no problem. The great part about this tablet is that it can be used for all my students at their varying levels for years to come. I am truly thankful for your generosity, and your commitment to helping students of all levels grow.","fullyFundedDate":1766294008917,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-tech-to-sdc-special-day-class/9625533/","projectTitle":"Bringing Tech To SDC (Special Day Class)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9684895_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746888656874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9684895"},{"teacherId":4766048,"projectId":10453333,"letterContent":"My kiddos absolutely love the magnets and the parachute. Our centers have been so much fun hearing the Students using academic language like \"square, triangle, rectangle.\" The parachute has been great for in door PE time and the kids have made so many new games with it. Finding their favorite color, only boys go under, only girls go under, etc. It is too bad that the chair backs did not get filled with the order but the substituted item will be nice for any Struggling kids that need something creative to focus on.","fullyFundedDate":1789669722293,"projectUrl":"project/spruce-it-up/10453333/","projectTitle":"Spruce It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4766048_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x997,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701729467498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4766048"},{"teacherId":7860377,"projectId":10202344,"letterContent":"One of the greatest gifts the SmartBoard provides is choice and independence. My students can make selections, take turns, solve problems, and complete activities with decreasing levels of adult assistance. When a child who typically needs significant support is able to walk up to the board, make a choice, and complete an activity independently, the pride on their face says everything. Those moments build confidence and remind our students that they are capable.\r\n\r\nIt has also allowed me to meet my students where they are. Every child in my classroom is different. Some learn best through pictures. Some need repetition. Some need movement and hands-on interaction. Some communicate through gestures, sounds, or assistive supports. The SmartBoard allows me to bring many of these learning approaches together and adapt activities to meet each child's individual needs.","fullyFundedDate":1778350759457,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-beginnings-helping-every-ch/10202344/","projectTitle":"Interactive Beginnings: Helping Every Child See, Touch, and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860377_orig.jpg?crop=2134,2134,x185,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620789249100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860377"},{"teacherId":9451367,"projectId":9222736,"letterContent":"The tables donated to our classroom made a big difference for our kindergarten group. Before we had them, it was harder to stay organized and comfortable during activities. Now, everyone has enough space to sit, work, and keep their materials in one place. The tables are just the right size for us, which helps us focus better and feel more confident while learning.\r\nHaving these tables also makes group work much easier. We can sit together, share supplies, and help each other with our projects. It feels nice to be able to work as a team without bumping into each other or running out of room. Our teacher can move around more easily too, which means we get help faster when we need it.\r\nOverall, the donated tables have helped our class become more productive and happy. We spend less time dealing with crowded spaces and more time learning and having fun. They've made our classroom feel more welcoming and organized, and we are very grateful for this generous gift.","fullyFundedDate":1746786437562,"projectUrl":"project/sturdy-tables-to-learn/9222736/","projectTitle":"Sturdy Tables to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9451367_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706583448167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9451367"},{"teacherId":495219,"projectId":9830051,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed with your support and donations to my classroom. The Criss Cross Chair has been an amazing addition to our calendar and story time! My students love sitting in it and tell me all the time how comfy it is! I have caught them several times on the criss cross chair cuddling up with their library books reading when they were done with independent work. \r\n\r\nWhen the criss cross chair first arrived in our classroom, my students were in awe and so excited to have the opportunity to use such a cool chair during their special week. Since the chair has been in our room, my students have made sure that their friends use the chair with respect. It has become the special place in our classroom where we all come to relax, focus, and enjoy our time together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and their ability to grow academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1763582776324,"projectUrl":"project/criss-cross-applesauce-in-a-fancy-chair/9830051/","projectTitle":"Criss Cross Applesauce in a Fancy Chair!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp495219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475592633446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slewis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79649","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":852,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"24.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.7,"schoolId":79649,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Norris Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Norris Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/norris-school-district/norris-elementary-school/79649"}