{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sacramento Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9448119,"projectId":9863617,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing light and lego-fun to our classroom! \r\n\r\nThe kids love the lamps and they make for a calming ambience since we don't use the overhead fluorescent lights anymore. You can really feel a difference in the comfort of the room. \r\n\r\nAlso, the kids have been loving the Legos! They have opportunities to build something of Legos each week and some are even displayed in the library hall book case. The students are extra excited to use them for this reason. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I appreciate knowing that when my students have a need the Donors Choose community always steps up and supports their social emotional and academic learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762122431528,"projectUrl":"project/lights-and-legos/9863617/","projectTitle":"Lights and Legos!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zumwalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448119_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707349464411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448119"},{"teacherId":9448119,"projectId":9965881,"letterContent":"Students have so enjoyed this book and the story of an immigrant. The book is culturally relevant and gave students a chance to gain perspective on a current topic. We used the post its to practice annotating and using out \"stop and jots\" to develop bigger ideas about the theme, characters, plot and conflict. \r\n\r\nWith the books and post its, I could slow down our comprehension processing so students could build ideas. We read, reread, and thought about key moments in the text. This process will be important as students graduate to middle school and begin to read much more complex and lengthy texts. \r\n\r\nIn preparation for the class read aloud, we practiced with shorter stories and excerpts by Langston Hughes and other authors. (see pictures)\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to our Donors Choose community. I have been lucky to receive funding so that my classroom can still access fun, engaging content in a calm and supportive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1767210419718,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-and-empathy-in-the-hands-of-stu/9965881/","projectTitle":"Kindness and Empathy in the Hands of Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zumwalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448119_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707349464411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448119"},{"teacherId":8255210,"projectId":9926796,"letterContent":"Since the arrival of the Generation Genius subscription and hands on science kits, our classroom has transformed into a hub of active discovery. While many of us use technology at home for entertainment, in our classroom, it serves as a bridge to the world. These tools allow my students to move beyond being passive consumers of information; they are now researchers and creators. For example, instead of just reading about electricity in a textbook, they are using this subscription the science behind electricity as well as explore the concepts through building circuits, interacting with magnets, and programming magnetic robots. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has been the sense of agency and ownership. There is a visible spark in the room when the theme song to the videos comes on. The science kits have turned \"work\" into a series of small, rewarding wins.\r\n\r\nI've been particularly moved by how this has helped students who are reluctant to engage in math and science. One student, who often feels overwhelmed by traditional reading assignments, has completely opened up by showing his understanding through building and engineering. Having the right tools and technology has given them a voice they didn't know they had, allowing them to share their brilliance without the frustration of a blank page.","fullyFundedDate":1765504159205,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-math-and-science-lessons-for/9926796/","projectTitle":"Interactive Math and Science Lessons for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255210_orig.png?crop=833,833,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650656876481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8255210"},{"teacherId":8255210,"projectId":9858937,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire 5th-grade class, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of these new books was the highlight of our week, and seeing the students' faces light up as they unboxed the class set was a moment I wish you could have witnessed. Your support does more than just fill our shelves; it provides the essential tools for these young minds to transition from learning to read to reading to learn.\r\n\r\nWhile we all share a love for a good story, using these books as teaching tools allows us to dive into complex literacy skills. With this specific set, we are moving beyond simple plot summaries to focus on perspective-taking and character analysis. My students are currently learning how to track a character's internal growth over time and how to use textual evidence to support their theories about a book's deeper meaning. These texts provide the perfect level of \"productive struggle\"—challenging enough to expand their vocabulary and critical thinking, but engaging enough to keep them turning the pages. \r\n\r\nI've been particularly excited to see the interest and engagement that a few of my \"reluctant readers\" have experienced with the graphic novel and traditional novel combination. One student, who used to find any excuse to wander during independent reading, is so engrossed in the City of Ember that he has the book ready to go long before it's time to read. Seeing that spark of genuine connection to literature is the greatest gift a teacher can receive, and it wouldn't have been possible without your help.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in the power of a great book.","fullyFundedDate":1762214495155,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-curiosity-help-us-read-the-city/9858937/","projectTitle":"Ignite Curiosity: Help Us Read The City of Ember","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255210_orig.png?crop=833,833,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650656876481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8255210"},{"teacherId":9448119,"projectId":8802029,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the Celebrating Students items! The top two things they absolutely LOVE are their new waterbottles which display all of their cool stickers and the \"Chair of Awesome\" which is placed in our Community Circle.\r\n\r\nThe students are eager to \"show up\" and make smart and kind choices in our community. When observed, they earn a \"Gecko Buck\". These bucks can be used at the weekly Gecko Store where students can but waterproof water bottle stickers, pencils, and backpack keychains which were also a part of the Celebrate Students project. The rubber duckies with sunglasses were a big hit especially! \r\n\r\nThe students chose the name \"Chair of Awesome\" for the beanbag chair at the community circle. The reveal of who gets to sit each day is a special morning announcement. Each kid who sits in the chair can sit in it any time of the day at the carpet. It is an opportunity to celebrate even the quietest, non assuming students. It's a community privilege each student enjoys.\r\n\r\nThank you for sponsoring our daily student celebrations in our classroom. Kids feel seen and recognized.","fullyFundedDate":1736133713883,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-students/8802029/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zumwalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448119_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707349464411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448119"},{"teacherId":9608461,"projectId":9126368,"letterContent":"This project gave our students the spaces and cozy feeling needed to feel calm and comfortable in the library. The lighting has helped with students that need a darker space with just lamp lighting and the speaker has given them relaxing music to listen to while studying or working on a project. Students have been so happy with the seating and feel like they have options now when working in the library! These projects getting funded are a big deal to our school and community and we can see how much you care. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this space inviting to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1740359295387,"projectUrl":"project/calm-library-reading-spaces/9126368/","projectTitle":"Calm Library Reading Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paulson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9608461_orig.jpg?crop=921,921,x360,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722197896192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608461"},{"teacherId":9608461,"projectId":8526100,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our students new books to enjoy for this school year! It made a huge impact on their enjoyment of the library and gave them an exciting selection of new books to choose from. The rugs have also been a huge improvement for the space and students. They calm the space and provide comfortable seating on the floor. \r\nDonating to our library and students makes a big change in their love of reading. Not every student has access to a county library so giving them more options in the school library makes such a positive impact. Circulation has increased by 50% from last year! Thanks to all of you for donating.","fullyFundedDate":1723143957136,"projectUrl":"project/excite-budding-readers-with-cozy-reading/8526100/","projectTitle":"Excite Budding Readers With Cozy Reading Areas and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paulson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9608461_orig.jpg?crop=921,921,x360,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722197896192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608461"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88205","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":255,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.6,"schoolId":88205,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sacramento Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sacramento Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/parkrose-school-district-3/sacramento-elementary-school/88205"}