{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"O'Farrell Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10000185,"projectId":9767271,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our micro:bit project! We received all the supplies and they're ready to go. The project launches in May after AP exams, when students from my AP Psychology, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science classes will work together to build interactive games.\r\n\r\nThe micro:bits are essentially small programmable computers that respond to motion, touch, and other inputs. Students will code them to create physical games instead of just writing programs on a screen. This matters because right now, my students are learning their subjects in isolation—Physics students study motion, CSP students write code, Psychology students learn about human behavior—but they rarely see how these connect. The micro:bits force them to integrate what they know: they'll need physics to make motion controls work, coding to program the device, and psychology to design games people actually want to play. It's hands-on work that shows them how their separate classes apply to building real things.\r\n\r\nWe haven't started using the materials yet, but we're excited to put them to work when the time is right in May. Your support made this possible, and we're grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761108667928,"projectUrl":"project/mind-code-and-motion-building-interac/9767271/","projectTitle":"Mind, Code, and Motion: Building Interactive Games Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000185_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745594326541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000185"},{"teacherId":10000185,"projectId":9760861,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring more technology to the classroom. Most of our students have access to basic Chromebooks and limited Wi-Fi, so we've had to be creative in how we use the tools. Because our school's IT infrastructure is extremely limited and, to be frank, extremely prescriptive, every tool we have outside of traditional channels is extremely beneficial.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students with additional tools. When traditional methods fail, it is incumbent upon us to bridge the gap. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758935910165,"projectUrl":"project/monster-laptop-mini-version/9760861/","projectTitle":"Monster Laptop (mini Version)…","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000185_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745594326541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000185"},{"teacherId":3557713,"projectId":9454826,"letterContent":"Our class is incredibly thankful for the generous support we received for our project. The materials provided have already made such a meaningful difference in our students' learning and engagement every single day. Each item has brought new opportunities for hands-on practice, skill development, and confidence building—things that are truly invaluable for our students.\r\n\r\nThe phonics readers have quickly become one of our favorite classroom tools. These books allow our students to work on reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary in ways that feel accessible and encouraging. Many of our students are developing foundational literacy skills, and being able to use these phonics readers gives them the chance to practice decoding sounds, identifying sight words, and reading sentences with growing independence. It's been amazing to see the pride in their faces when they finish a story on their own or read aloud to a friend. The readers also help us differentiate instruction for a variety of levels, allowing each student to progress at their own pace while still feeling successful.\r\n\r\nBeyond literacy, our class has been using the coffee and beverage cart materials to strengthen life skills that are essential for independence. Students are learning to follow multi-step directions, measure ingredients, organize materials, and communicate with customers and peers. These experiences help them apply academic concepts—such as counting money, reading instructions, and writing orders—in real-world contexts that are both meaningful and fun. Watching them prepare a cup of coffee, take an order, and smile proudly as they serve a teacher or staff member is a daily reminder of how powerful hands-on learning can be.\r\n\r\nThe coffee project has also become a wonderful opportunity to build social and vocational skills. Students work together to prepare drinks, greet customers, and take turns with specific responsibilities. They practice using polite greetings, maintaining eye contact, and speaking clearly—skills that are essential for workplace readiness and community inclusion. For many of our students, this has been the first time they've had a structured opportunity to serve others, and they take tremendous pride in doing it well.","fullyFundedDate":1752601029766,"projectUrl":"project/the-bare-necessities/9454826/","projectTitle":"The Bare Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3557713_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485150324084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3557713"},{"teacherId":4058633,"projectId":9381872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations have truly brought science to life for my students. We've been using the new force and motion kits and sensors to explore real scientific concepts through hands-on experiments. One of my favorite moments was seeing students work together to test their ideas and get excited when the data matched their predictions. These materials have made our lessons feel more like real science investigations, and students are fully engaged from start to finish.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students crowded around as we unpacked the magnetism kits, the evolution of whales model, and even the string lights that now make our science lab feel fun and inviting. Their faces lit up as they asked, \"When do we get to use this?\" It was such a joyful moment, and it reminded me how much a learning environment can change when students have the right tools in their hands.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue to build on these experiences with more hands-on projects and experiments. Your generosity has opened up so many possibilities for us, and my students are more curious and eager to learn than ever before. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where science is exciting, interactive, and inspiring every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1751054772797,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-for-high-school/9381872/","projectTitle":"Hands-on for High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4058633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478550277114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garciascience"},{"teacherId":10000210,"projectId":9513342,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Homebase!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, our Homebase students have been able to participate in new bonding activities that help build community, teamwork, and a positive school culture. We've used the new resources during activities designed to encourage collaboration and connection — from team-building games to creative projects where students share their goals and interests. These moments have helped students open up, build trust, and develop stronger relationships with one another.\r\n\r\n\r\nRight now, our next steps include continuing to use these materials for ongoing Homebase challenges and community-building projects. We're focusing on helping students develop communication and leadership skills while creating a supportive space where everyone feels valued.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made an impact — thank you for helping us strengthen our Homebase family and give our students a place where they feel connected and cared for!","fullyFundedDate":1754327071529,"projectUrl":"project/homebase-bonding/9513342/","projectTitle":"Homebase Bonding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000210"},{"teacherId":10000185,"projectId":9720081,"letterContent":"The addition of this technology has significantly enhanced student learning. In the classroom, it functions as a tool for exploration, collaboration, and problem-solving, making lessons more interactive and engaging. Students are motivated by the range of features, which allow them to practice skills, research topics, and present their work creatively. This project has increased focus, participation, and achievement while helping students build essential digital, analytical, and collaborative skills for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1758423423553,"projectUrl":"project/draw-me-like-you-like-one-of-your-french/9720081/","projectTitle":"Draw Me Like You Like One of Your French Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000185_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745594326541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000185"},{"teacherId":10003228,"projectId":9265119,"letterContent":"The things you helped provide have already made our classroom a better place. The board games are a big hit—students love playing them together, and it's been fun watching them problem-solve and work as a team. The Jolly Ranchers and other activity supplies have added some lighthearted fun to our days too.\r\n\r\nA favorite so far was our Potluck Waffle Day. With the cooking supplies, everyone got to pitch in, and it turned into a really fun, memorable event for the class.\r\n\r\nThe new seating has also been a great addition. Having more flexible options has made the room feel more comfortable and has helped students stay engaged in their own ways.\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting us. These supplies are already part of our routines and have made school a little more exciting and enjoyable for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1746501187981,"projectUrl":"project/daltons-homebase/9265119/","projectTitle":"Dalton's Homebase","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003228"},{"teacherId":10008880,"projectId":9367740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities. Your generosity is making a positive impact helping fulfill student basic needs helping them focus on reaching their personal and academic goals. \r\n\r\nThese items help students feel confident and comfortable in their learning environments. Students were relieved to discover a cabinet filled with basic need items that may not be accessible in their homes. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping students become more independent and successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1747794039655,"projectUrl":"project/help-meet-basic-needs-or-students-with-i/9367740/","projectTitle":"Help Meet Basic Needs or Students With IEPs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008880"},{"teacherId":3557713,"projectId":9267468,"letterContent":"On behalf of all the students and staff involved in our student-run coffee cart business, we would like to extend our deepest thanks for your generous donation. Your support has made an incredible difference, and we are excited to share the impact you've helped create in our classroom and community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students now have access to meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that go far beyond the traditional classroom. The coffee cart has become an exciting hub of activity and learning, providing our students with the opportunity to build real-world skills in a supportive and engaging environment.\r\n\r\nOver the past few weeks, students have been eagerly practicing every aspect of running a coffee cart—from taking each other's drink orders to preparing beverages and handling money. Each step in the process is more than just a task; it's a moment of learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1746487896204,"projectUrl":"project/pouring-possibilities-student-baristas/9267468/","projectTitle":"Pouring Possibilities: Student Baristas in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3557713_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485150324084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3557713"},{"teacherId":6615706,"projectId":9248459,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled—especially about making slime. They immediately began brainstorming fun add-ins for next time, showing how engaged and creative the activity made them feel. During finals week, we used the griddle to make pancakes every morning. Sharing a warm breakfast together helped students feel cared for and less stressed, and many said it gave them energy and focus for their exams.\r\n\r\nThe journals are now used for reflection and goal setting, while board games and LEGOs have become favorite options for teamwork and brain breaks. These resources are more than fun—they create a sense of community, give students space to recharge, and make our classroom a place they look forward to. With supplies that will last us well into the future, students are excited for what's next. Thank you for helping bring both joy and meaningful connection into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746501187865,"projectUrl":"project/community-building-supplies/9248459/","projectTitle":"Community Building Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6615706_orig.jpg?crop=1550,1550,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575474448938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6615706"},{"teacherId":9921644,"projectId":9111178,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and discovery! The new resources you helped provide have truly transformed the way we learn and engage.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students first saw our new counseling space, their faces lit up with joy and curiosity. One student even said, \"Wait, this is really ours?!\" \r\n\r\nThank you for making all of this possible. Your generosity didn't just buy supplies—it gave our studuents a safe space where they can feel comfortable to be themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1746786368558,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-safe-space/9111178/","projectTitle":"It's A Safe Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9921644_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739388225882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-hanna"},{"teacherId":10000210,"projectId":9257955,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been thriving with the new resources in our classroom! The moment we unboxed the materials, the excitement was contagious—students couldn't believe the tools were really for them. Their faces lit up with curiosity and joy, and they immediately began asking questions about what we'd be doing next.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the materials to great use in a recent classroom project. For example, during our unit on narrative writing, students used the new supplies to storyboard their own short stories. With access to better visual aids and hands-on materials, they were able to brainstorm more creatively, revise with focus, and share their final products with confidence. One student who had previously struggled to participate proudly presented a comic-style story to the class—something they never thought they could do before!\r\n\r\nThese resources haven't just improved engagement—they've transformed our classroom into a more inclusive, vibrant, and collaborative learning space. The students feel seen, valued, and motivated.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're diving into a new unit on persuasive writing. The tools you helped provide are now being used to support group debates, interactive graphic organizers, and multimedia presentations. Students are learning to express their opinions thoughtfully and back them up with evidence—skills that will carry them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn, create, and shine. 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