{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"San Jose Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9832355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Preschool Construction Zone!\" project. As soon as my students saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were amazed by all the different blocks, tools, and building pieces, and they jumped right in to create towers, roads, and big cities.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already helping my students learn through play. They are working together, talking about their ideas, solving problems, and using new vocabulary like \"tall,\" \"strong,\" \"balance,\" and \"structure.\" One of their favorite moments was testing which base makes a tower stronger. They compared wide and narrow foundations and were so proud when their buildings stayed standing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students a space where they can think, explore, and create with confidence. Our next steps are to continue using this center during our STEM and construction lessons, encouraging teamwork and creativity every day. Thank you for giving my preschoolers the tools they need to build, imagine, and learn. Your support is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762266290476,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-construction-zone/9832355/","projectTitle":"Preschool Construction Zone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9834083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my preschoolers new sensory tools for our classroom. The children were so excited when they first saw the materials. They kept saying \"Wow!\" and wanted to touch everything at the same time. Their favorite part so far has been scooping, pressing, and making little shapes with the tools.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the materials during center time. The students sit together, take turns, and talk about what they are making. They practice squeezing, pinching, rolling, and using both hands. These small movements help their fine-motor skills, which they need for writing, cutting, and drawing. The sensory play also helps them calm down and focus.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made our sensory center come alive, and my students feel proud and happy each time they use the materials. Thank you for making learning fun for little hands!","fullyFundedDate":1762266268303,"projectUrl":"project/scoop-press-and-smile-sensory-learnin/9834083/","projectTitle":"Scoop, Press, and Smile: Sensory Learning for Little Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9422449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Bright Posters for Bright Minds.\" I have all of the posters organized in our classroom, and I pull them out whenever we need them during a lesson. My preschoolers get so excited each time a new poster goes up. They point, name things, and start conversations right away. These visuals are helping my students learn new words, stay focused, and understand our lessons better.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making our classroom brighter and more engaging every single day. Thank you for helping my students learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1760515108546,"projectUrl":"project/bright-posters-for-bright-minds-visual/9422449/","projectTitle":"Bright Posters for Bright Minds: Visual Learning for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9422341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our preschool class with important restroom supplies. As soon as the materials arrived, my students were excited to open the box and see all the new items. \r\n\r\nThese supplies are already making a big difference in our daily routine. My students are learning to wash their hands the right way, keep our restroom area clean, and take care of their personal hygiene. The new materials make it easier for them to practice healthy habits with confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is a safer and happier place. We are very grateful for your support. Your generosity is helping our little learners build strong habits that they will use every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760515108189,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits-start-here-restroom-supp/9422341/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits Start Here: Restroom Supplies for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9422280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"From Seeds to Sprouts: Exploring Life Cycles in Our Garden.\" The full impact will happen in April when we start Unit 5, but your kindness is already helping us.\r\n\r\nI have organized all the new materials by unit and placed them in our classroom drawers. My students are already curious and excited. They keep asking what we will grow in our garden and when they can use the new tools.\r\n\r\nWhen we begin Unit 5, these materials will help my preschoolers learn by doing: planting seeds, watching them grow, drawing what they see, and learning about life cycles in a fun and simple way. Because of your support, my students will have everything they need to explore like little scientists.\r\n\r\nWe are very thankful for your generosity. The kids will enjoy these materials soon, and your support will grow right along with our garden.","fullyFundedDate":1757621333939,"projectUrl":"project/from-seeds-to-sprouts-exploring-life-cy/9422280/","projectTitle":"From Seeds to Sprouts: Exploring Life Cycles in Our Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9422181,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K classroom has become a calmer, kinder, and more connected learning community. The materials from this project have given my students hands-on tools to understand their emotions, practice problem-solving, and communicate their needs in healthy ways. We now start each morning with meaningful social-emotional routines, breathing exercises, feeling charts, role-play activities, and I've already seen my little learners using these strategies throughout the day. Students who once struggled to name their feelings are now expressing themselves with confidence, and students are working together more positively during centers. Your donation has truly helped my preschoolers grow \"big hearts\" and build skills that will support them far beyond the classroom. We are deeply grateful for the difference you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1760408541668,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-big-hearts-social-emotiona/9422181/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow Big Hearts: Social-Emotional Learning for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":5361787,"projectId":9440623,"letterContent":"I wanted to give a huge shout out to all those that may it possible for my class to get a great start to the new school year. We were so thankful for all the support that was given to us by you all. The stuff my kids needed to start the school year was very helpful. They are working hard and it shows. \r\n\r\nThey are ready each day with their material! They are eager to pull out their folders and start the day with joy. My students need many things and this is one of them that was taken care of! So I am totally happy that this was possible. Thank you all again for your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1755712593566,"projectUrl":"project/the-stuff-my-students-need/9440623/","projectTitle":"The Stuff My Students Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gayle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5361787"},{"teacherId":5557495,"projectId":9872925,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding Graphic Novels Galore! The students in my classroom benefit greatly from books like graphic novels because it peaks their interest in books and reading. Graphic novels allow students to get excited about reading while teaching comprehension using visual images. Reading is the number one activity in my classroom. We learn to understand new vocabulary, comprehend phrases, and talk about all aspects of a story. \r\nBecause so many students will use these books, we require high quality hard cover books that will last for years to come. Books like \"I Survived\" are a favorite of students in my school. the students have a waitlist to be able to get their hands on the next book in the series. They learn about history in an exciting way, they keep their interest sparked in reading more books, and continue to improve reading comprehension.\r\nThank you again for providing funding for these super popular books that will be used for years.","fullyFundedDate":1762569269920,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-galore/9872925/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5557495_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1169,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691882344876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5557495"},{"teacherId":5557495,"projectId":9823054,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and the students in my school. We were so excited to order these amazing books and create leadership opportunities for my intermediate grade students. The books funded will create pathways for literacy through reading, reading comprehension, group activities, and peer to peer support. In addition, students will be able to \"check out\" books to bring home and read to younger siblings and parents. We are creating a circle of literacy that starts at school and extends to the home and beyond.\r\nSome of the books we ordered are graphic novels which tells stories in comic strips format and have become very popular among elementary students. These types of books do two things specifically: they get kids reading and the pictures help with comprehension, and they bridge reading to more advanced chapter books. \r\nWe are so thrilled to be awarded the grant and grateful to have this latitude to share with our students, families, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1762883340275,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-literacy/9823054/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5557495_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1169,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691882344876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5557495"},{"teacherId":9904579,"projectId":9422230,"letterContent":"Our \"Dive Into Learning: Exploring the Coral Reef in Pre-K!\" project has transformed our classroom in the most beautiful way. The materials you provided helped us create an immersive coral reef environment that immediately captured my students' curiosity. Every day, my Pre-K students walk into the room with wide eyes, pointing out the colorful sea creatures, pretending to swim through coral, and using rich vocabulary like \"habitat,\" \"reef,\" \"creatures,\" \"protect,\" and \"explore.\"\r\n\r\nThese resources have strengthened their language development, early science skills, and imaginative play. Students are building habitats, sorting sea animals, retelling stories, and engaging in meaningful conversations we didn't see before. Even my quietest learners now participate with confidence because the environment feels magical and inviting.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us materials, it gave my little learners a world of wonder, motivation, and opportunities to grow socially, academically, and creatively. Thank you for making this unforgettable experience possible for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757605712856,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-learning-exploring-the-coral/9422230/","projectTitle":"Dive Into Learning: Exploring the Coral Reef in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904579_orig.jpg?crop=1729,1729,x339,y679&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737564837365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904579"},{"teacherId":4007241,"projectId":9799277,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping to restock our Gifted classroom. One of my goals since becoming a Teacher of the Gifted in a Title 1 school several years ago, has been to not have Gifted be a financial burden to students' families. \r\n\r\nBy having donors like you help to support our classroom over the years, I am able to provide students with all basic supplies that they will need in the classroom. This allows for families to not feel like they have to make more school supply purchases. \r\n\r\nIn addition, I am able to have products such as Lysol wipes to help keep our classroom clean and sanitized! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760537207843,"projectUrl":"project/gifted-restock/9799277/","projectTitle":"Gifted Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDermott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4007241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498495259937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-snead"},{"teacherId":5361787,"projectId":9440367,"letterContent":"We just wanted to send a huge thank you for all you have contributed to our classroom. We truly appreciate the support that was given to our students! The materials were helpful. They enjoy learning with the math games . They are learning so much. These games help them to understand the concepts we are working on. \r\n\r\nMy class is excited about these math facts. They are going to masters the basic concepts that a first grader need. Thank you so much for your generosity and we really appreciate it. Thanks for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1755312869833,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-math-games/9440367/","projectTitle":"Game On! 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