{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rosebank Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7455622,"projectId":9758752,"letterContent":"We have a complete fish tank! A school of Glo Tetra fish, live plants, and 4 \"King Troopa\" snails were recently added! We all patiently waited for the water to establish a safe level of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate after adding the plants to the water. It took us about 8 weeks, but once the fish were swimming the week of Jan 26th, we were all delighted! I got a feeding schedule of about every other day to give each student the opportunity to help with the fish food. Students are choosing this new Cooldown zone to relax with a sand timer for 3 min at a time. Look at the photos, and you can see why! We also are having conversations about life cycles (How do snails make baby snails?) and gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Real world science!\r\n\r\nIt has been a lot of learning and relaxation so far. We have added aquatic critters to our list of Star Jar rewards on our \"Spin the Wheel.\" We have the possibility of earning aquatic frogs, snails, and more fish!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your help on this big project! I couldn't have done it without you. I hope to maintain this fish tank for many more classes to come. \r\n\r\nPS: we don't turn on the blue light often to make the fish glow, as we are not sure if it is good for the them over time. It was just a fun thing for the kids to see :)","fullyFundedDate":1760712094623,"projectUrl":"project/a-tranquil-aquarium-for-an-enhanced-cool/9758752/","projectTitle":"A Tranquil Aquarium for an Enhanced Cool Down Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7455622_orig.jpg?crop=541,541,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628142811805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7455622"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9889398,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. They gathered around the boxes with wide smiles and eager hands, asking questions and sharing ideas about what they could create. Seeing their excitement reminded me how meaningful it is for students to learn with tools they can touch, manipulate, and explore.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new paper materials and manipulatives daily during hands-on learning centers. Students design models with cardstock and colored paper, build and connect using wiki sticks, and explore math concepts with magnetic ten frames and dot markers. These activities encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving while strengthening fine motor skills and number sense in a fun, engaging way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are gaining confidence as learners and discovering that their ideas matter. You've truly helped turn curiosity into possibility in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763599362581,"projectUrl":"project/from-paper-to-possibility-hands-on-stem/9889398/","projectTitle":"From Paper to Possibility: Hands-On STEM Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9679161,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Kindergarten Champs has already made a big impact in our classroom. My students are using the HeidiSongs videos during our morning literacy block, singing and moving as they practice sight words and phonics. One of my favorite moments was watching students who struggles with letter recognition proudly sing along and correctly identify words for the first time. Their smiles said it all.\r\n\r\nThe dice games have become a class favorite during math centers. Students cheer each other on as they roll, add, and build fluency through fun, fast-paced practice. The prize box has also supported positive behavior, and students are so proud when they earn a reward through kindness and responsibility. And the snacks you provided have helped students stay focused, especially during those long stretches between meals.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building reading confidence using the HeidiSongs routines and to introduce new math fluency challenges using the dice. Your support has created daily moments of joy, confidence, and growth. Thank you for giving my kindergarteners the tools they need to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1761948049626,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-champs-reading-math-and/9679161/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Champs: Reading, Math, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9325573,"letterContent":"When our new STEM materials arrived, my kindergarten students were so excited! Their eyes lit up as they explored the pegboards, LEGOs, balance scales, and puzzles. Right away, they began building towers, testing balance, and creating colorful patterns. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and teamwork shine.\r\n\r\nWe now use these materials during our STEM centers, where students work together to solve challenges, share ideas, and problem-solve. These hands-on tools have helped them strengthen fine motor skills, practice counting and sorting, and learn through play.\r\n\r\n Thanks to your generosity, my students are discovering that they can be creative thinkers and problem solvers. You have truly made our classroom a more engaging and exciting place to learn","fullyFundedDate":1756386762360,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-play-stem-every-day/9325573/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Play + STEM Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9472489,"letterContent":"Since receiving the WonderGrove Social Skills curriculum and our new classroom resources, my students have shown remarkable growth in empathy and compassion. The interactive videos and lessons make social-emotional learning fun and relatable, helping students see situations through others' eyes and practice kindness in real time. Many students are especially excited by the animated stories and hands-on activities, such as writing \"kind notes\" or using sequins and crayons in our calm-down corners.\r\n\r\nEven students who are usually shy or struggle to express their emotions have embraced the new technology, eagerly participating in discussions and sharing their reflections. The visual and interactive format helps them understand feelings and social situations more clearly than traditional lessons.\r\n\r\nOverall, these tools are making social-emotional learning engaging and accessible for every student, helping them grow into caring, thoughtful classmates while also building their confidence and self-awareness.","fullyFundedDate":1754547296461,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hearts-teaching-compassion-thro/9472489/","projectTitle":"Growing Hearts: Teaching Compassion Through WonderGrove Social Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9298399,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our kindergarten classroom has been buzzing with excitement and hands-on learning! The new resources: sand writing trays, dry erase markers, fun counters, and reusable alphabet cards have brought literacy to life for our students. We've been using them during small-group reading rotations and at our new \"Alphabet Adventure\" stations. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who had been shy about writing suddenly beam with pride as he traced each letter of his name in the sand tray, over and over again, sharing his success with friends.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. They eagerly explored each item, quickly turning learning into a game. These tools even helped us host our Literacy Night, introduced during a PTA meeting to encourage school-wide participation. Families came together to play letter games, practice writing, and read together. Parents loved seeing their children take the lead in showing them how to use the materials in such a special way to build home-school connections.\r\n\r\nYour support hasn't just given us materials. It's created joyful moments, boosted confidence, and built a stronger learning community. Thank you for believing in our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1747326145244,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-in-our-community-a-k/9298399/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy in Our Community – A Kindergarten Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"},{"teacherId":7455622,"projectId":9308778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in purchasing so many goodies for my students' goodie bags. They were so excited to take home their fun toys and treats near the last day of school. \r\n\r\nPlease forgive me that I forgot to take pictures of the kids opening their bags. We passed them out after the 6th graders' goodbye tunnel. It was actually good timing because many students were teary and sad seeing the 6th graders go on their last day at Rosebank. Their frowns turned upside down very quickly! \r\n\r\nHave a look at my daughter helping me assemble the goodies bags 😊","fullyFundedDate":1746501113731,"projectUrl":"project/goodie-bags-for-summer-vacation/9308778/","projectTitle":"Goodie Bags for Summer Vacation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7455622_orig.jpg?crop=541,541,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628142811805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7455622"},{"teacherId":9679720,"projectId":9235908,"letterContent":"My fourth graders have been enthusiastically reading the new nonfiction books. They were thrilled to see the colorful images in the National Geographic books, and couldn't believe all the new titles of the I Survived series. In addition, students were eager to choose from the new prizes. As a reading reward many students quickly chose the squishees and keychains, but the fan favorite was the emjoi ball. \r\n\r\nI truly believe that by having access to new nonfiction books many students have been motivated to read more. Their energy for reading is at an all-time high! I was able to connect our last essay with the I Survived Series. Students were asked to write an a first-hand account narrative where they experienced an earthquake or a volcanic eruption. We received the new I Survived books during the planning of their essays and I read a few excerpts to spark their interest. Honestly the new books inspired them to write some fantastic stories. Overall, this funded project made more of an impact than I could have ever anticipated. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746695503184,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-together-as-readers/9235908/","projectTitle":"Adventures Together as Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Instone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679720"},{"teacherId":9932026,"projectId":9138226,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our classroom for new physical education equipment. Your support has made a tremendous difference in creating a more active, engaging, and fun environment for our students. With the new equipment, we are now able to offer a wider variety of activities that encourage teamwork, improve physical fitness, and build confidence. Your contribution has truly energized our PE program and given students more opportunities to move, play, and grow.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students are not only staying active but also learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The new equipment has already sparked excitement and enthusiasm, and it's clear that these resources are having a positive impact on their physical and mental well-being. On behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for investing in our students' health and happiness—you've helped us build a stronger, more dynamic learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1741062692579,"projectUrl":"project/new-pe-equipment/9138226/","projectTitle":"New PE Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Billings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932026_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740600667512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kolbiebillings"},{"teacherId":9932026,"projectId":9132728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made it possible for each of our students to have physical copies of three important novels, enriching their reading experience in a way that digital formats simply can't match. With these books in hand, students are able to annotate, highlight, and fully engage with the texts, deepening their understanding and connection to the stories and themes. Your contribution not only enhances their academic journey but also fosters a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now better equipped to promote meaningful literary discussions and critical thinking. These novels are more than just books—they are gateways to different cultures, perspectives, and ideas that will help shape our students into thoughtful, empathetic individuals. On behalf of every student and myself, thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping us build a stronger, more inspiring learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1740903204663,"projectUrl":"project/physical-copies-of-novel-studies-in-5th/9132728/","projectTitle":"Physical Copies of Novel Studies in 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Billings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9932026_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740600667512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kolbiebillings"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9163967,"letterContent":"A huge thanks to Shawna Stratton for fully funding this project and for your continued commitment to support a school close to your heart. We're truly grateful for your generosity and kindness!\r\n\r\n Your donation has truly made a huge difference in our classroom, and I wanted to share a bit of that with you.\r\n\r\nWhen the box of new markers, glue sticks, and Play-Doh arrived, my students' eyes lit up with pure happiness. They couldn't wait to start using their new materials! We used the glue sticks and markers to celebrate the last day of kindergarten by making cute crowns — a wonderful way to celebrate their accomplishments and say goodbye to a year full of growing, exploring, and learning together. The children were so proud to show off their crowns and take them home as a special keepsake.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, we're excited to use these materials for our upcoming math stations. The students will be sculpting number formations, building 3D structures, and strengthening their understanding of patterns and relationships — all while having fun and growing together! Your kindness is fueling their curiosity and setting them up for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1743455597257,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-busy-hands-essential-supp/9163967/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Busy Hands: Essential Supplies for Kindergarten Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"},{"teacherId":7080675,"projectId":9056096,"letterContent":"Technology is a powerful tool in our classroom, making learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for all students. Our young learners thrive when they can explore concepts hands-on, and technology allows them to do just that! Whether it's using interactive apps to reinforce literacy and math skills, engaging in STEM activities that spark curiosity, or creating digital drawings to tell their stories, technology helps bring learning to life in a way that meets their developmental needs.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the six iPads, which have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. The most exciting aspect of this new technology is how it encourages creativity and independent problem-solving. My students are eager to explore its features, collaborate with their peers, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. It has also provided opportunities for them to develop confidence in their skills as they see their ideas come to life through technology.\r\n\r\nMany students have especially embraced this new technology, using it as a tool to express their creativity, build problem-solving skills, and engage more deeply in learning. Some have become peer mentors, excited to help their classmates discover new features, while others have found a creative outlet through drawing, storytelling, and interactive learning apps. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they experiment with new tools and express themselves in unique ways.\r\n\r\nOverall, this technology is helping my students build essential skills for the future while making learning fun and engaging every day. Thank you for your generosity in providing these iPads—it is truly making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1740631265837,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-technology-with/9056096/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds: Technology with iPads for Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7080675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599599148523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7080675"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36220","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":483,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":36220,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rosebank Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rosebank Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/chula-vista-elementary-school-district/rosebank-elementary-school/36220"}