{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sheppard Accelerated School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8954503,"projectId":10418057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom\\! Your donation of art supplies has brought so much excitement, creativity, and joy to our first-grade students. These materials have given our young artists wonderful opportunities to explore their imaginations, express themselves, and build confidence through art.\r\n\r\nWe have been having so much fun creating fall-themed art projects\\! Our classroom has been filled with beautiful autumn colors as students use the new supplies to create artwork inspired by the changing season. From colorful fall leaves to pumpkins and other autumn creations, our students have enjoyed experimenting with different colors, materials, and techniques. It has been so special to watch their creativity shine and see how each child's artwork is unique.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement\\! They couldn't wait to get started. There were so many smiles, happy conversations, and eager little hands ready to create. It is wonderful to see how excited they get when they have the opportunity to make something of their own and proudly share it with others.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to continuing our fall art projects and finding new ways to incorporate creativity into our classroom learning. As we move through the school year, we will use these supplies for seasonal artwork, projects connected to our reading and other lessons, and activities that encourage students to express their thoughts and ideas through art.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping make these creative experiences possible. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of you, our first graders have the tools to imagine, explore, create, and feel proud of their accomplishments. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787173582520,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-firsties/10418057/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8954503_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x564,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750788138176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8954503"},{"teacherId":8623469,"projectId":10293118,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of the jump rope rack to our PE program. \r\n\r\nThe portable jump rope rack will benefit students in PE by allowing them to transport and use jump ropes outdoors. All PE classes for grades TK through sixth grades take place outdoors. Since all equipment needs to be transported outside to the PE space and back inside at the end of PE, this jump rope rack is beneficial to helping the equipment set up and clean up process be efficient. The time saved for set up and clean up will allow students to participate in active movement for a longer period of time. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support of our PE program. We greatly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1789026146746,"projectUrl":"project/portable-jump-rope-rack-for-outdoor-pe/10293118/","projectTitle":"Portable Jump Rope Rack for Outdoor PE","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheppardpe"},{"teacherId":8623469,"projectId":10553511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of skeletal and muscular diagrams for our PE program. \r\n\r\nThe Human Skeletal and Muscles Diagrams will benefit students in PE because it allows students to learn about the names and visually locate different bones and muscles in the body. \r\n\r\n My goal is to teach students about a different bone and muscle each week. I plan to connect this learning to physical activities that they participate in while in PE. Students will participate in relay activities where they will take turns finding a bone/muscle on a human-sized diagram, and match the correct label to the bone/muscle with their team. This reinforces content knowledge of the body via physical activity. Additionally, students will be practicing teamwork and persistence.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. I appreciate your support of physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1790724711040,"projectUrl":"project/skeletal-and-muscular-diagrams-for-pe-pr/10553511/","projectTitle":"Skeletal and Muscular Diagrams for PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheppardpe"},{"teacherId":8623469,"projectId":10526493,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of balance beams for our elementary PE program. \r\n\r\nThe balance beams will benefit students in PE by allowing them to participate in activities and exercises that focus on balance, coordination, stability, and more.\r\n\r\nThese balance beams can be used by all grades, but will especially benefit our younger students who are developing their balance and coordination skills. These beams provide a safe learning opportunity for students while offering a fun and engaging activity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1789393381117,"projectUrl":"project/balance-beams-for-pe-program/10526493/","projectTitle":"Balance Beams for PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheppardpe"},{"teacherId":8623469,"projectId":10290900,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of PE batting tees. They have allowed students to learn how to strike a ball and develop new skills. \r\n\r\nMany students at our school have not had the experience of hitting a ball with a bat prior to PE. The batting tees have engaged students in learning a new skill and provides access to students of all skill levels so that they can participate. Students have quickly come to enjoy baseball and softball striking skills, and are improving each day!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation. Your contribution helps to promote students' physical education and fosters an active lifestyle for a lifetime. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1787173586556,"projectUrl":"project/batting-tees-for-pe-program/10290900/","projectTitle":"Batting Tees for PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheppardpe"},{"teacherId":8623469,"projectId":10168355,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of PE beaded jump ropes. They allow students to participate in activities and exercises that focus on jumping, coordination, and endurance.\r\n\r\nThe beads on the ropes allow students to turn the ropes much easier than a traditional jump rope. These ropes can be used by all grades and benefit our students who are developing their locomotor skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation. Your contribution helps to promote students' physical education and fosters an active lifestyle for a lifetime. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1777481999826,"projectUrl":"project/beaded-jump-ropes-for-pe-program/10168355/","projectTitle":"Beaded Jump Ropes for PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheppardpe"},{"teacherId":8623469,"projectId":9980973,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of PE stopwatches and decibel meters. They allow students to participate in a variety of active and fun physical education games.\r\n\r\nThe stopwatches help students learn how to pace themselves while running during a variety of track and field activities, such as the mile. Each student will be able to use a stopwatch as they run their laps around the track. This motivates students to push themselves to put forth their best effort. It allows students to stay on track and learn how to adjust their pace to accomplish the goals that they set for themselves.\r\n\r\nA decibel meter will provide additional noise safety in PE. Our school does not have gym access for PE. Therefore when it rains, PE classes are taught inside of a small classroom. The addition of a visual decibel meter for students will aid me in monitoring safe noise levels for all students and staff. Additionally, it will help keep noise levels and distractions down for neighboring classrooms.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation. Your contribution helps to promote students' physical education and fosters an active lifestyle for a lifetime. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1770945492078,"projectUrl":"project/stopwatches-and-decibel-meter-for-new-pe/9980973/","projectTitle":"Stopwatches and Decibel Meter for New PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheppardpe"},{"teacherId":9636544,"projectId":9411109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Kinder Kits. Our kindergarten students absolutely love having their own pencil box, marker bag, and crayon holder instead of sharing from a communal bin. Having their own supplies has made a big difference in the classroom.\r\nThe students take real ownership and pride in keeping their materials clean and organized. They enjoy starting each day with everything ready to go and feel more prepared and confident for learning.\r\nYour donation and support mean so much to our kindergarten class. Thank you for helping create a more organized, positive, and empowering learning environment for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755521963966,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-kits-for-bright-beginnings/9411109/","projectTitle":"Kinder Kits for Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9636544_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754159447541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gisellevalencia"},{"teacherId":3751366,"projectId":9797765,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of alphabet learning tubs for my lower-grade reading intervention students. I can't fully express how meaningful this support has been for my students and for me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nThese alphabet tubs have already made a huge difference in our reading groups. My students are more engaged, hands-on, and excited to practice letter sounds, blending, and word building. For many of them, reading can feel frustrating or overwhelming, but having concrete materials they can touch, move, and manipulate has helped make learning feel fun and achievable.\r\n\r\nI've seen students who were hesitant to participate begin to take risks, try new sounds, and build words with confidence. The tubs allow me to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are, which is so important in intervention settings. Most importantly, they are helping students build the foundational skills they need to grow as readers. The kids ask me every day if they can use them! \r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students' confidence and progress, and I am so grateful for your support of early literacy. Thank you for investing in my kids and helping them take important steps toward becoming successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1766964670372,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-teaching-tubs/9797765/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Teaching Tubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hewitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3751366"},{"teacherId":10096528,"projectId":9505535,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more like a community and a place where students feel comfortable learning. The flexible seating (especially the bean bag) has become a favorite and is used every single day. One of my favorite moments is seeing a student relax on the bean bag with a book, fully focused and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the seating and materials first arrived, the students were thrilled. There were big smiles, happy chatter, and lots of eagerness to try everything out. It was clear right away how special this was for them.\r\n\r\nThe hands on materials were also a big hit in the classroom. They were so excited to build and explore with the magnet manipulatives! Thank you so much for donating to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758831620401,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence-flexible-seating/9505535/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence: Flexible Seating for Future Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10096528_orig.jpg?crop=1403,1403,x119,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753671988925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10096528"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":586,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"29.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.0,"schoolId":5175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sheppard Accelerated School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sheppard Accelerated School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/roseland-school-district/sheppard-accelerated-school/5175"}