{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":10228422,"letterContent":"I always feel extremely blessed to have generous donors who support our classroom. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping us get the school materials we needed to begin the school year.\r\n\r\nI felt truly fortunate to be able to start the school year with some of the essential supplies we need, such as markers, pencils, and paper. Having these materials ready on the very first day allowed us to begin learning right away without having to worry about whether we had the basic supplies necessary for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have also been able to use these wonderful supplies to create special projects, including beautiful name art that helped our students begin the year by expressing their creativity and making our classroom feel like their own.\r\n\r\nYour ongoing support of our classroom makes a meaningful difference in how I am able to teach and provide engaging learning experiences for my students. I appreciate every single donation and every cent that has been given to help make our classroom the best learning environment possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students, supporting our classroom, and helping us start the school year with the tools we need to learn, create, and grow. Your generosity truly means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1778060249674,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-dreams/10228422/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":10195444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school and helping us fund a large-size laminator!\r\n\r\nWe have gone an entire year without a laminator, so our teachers and staff are extremely excited to once again have the ability to laminate posters, charts, and other materials for their classrooms. Having this resource makes such a difference—it allows us to create engaging visual supports for our students, laminate and preserve them, and reuse these materials year after year.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for providing a valuable tool that the entire school community can benefit from. Your support helps our teachers create meaningful learning materials while also allowing us to be more resourceful and sustainable.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in our school, our teachers, and, most importantly, our students. Your support means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1778125863689,"projectUrl":"project/one-laminator-endless-classrooms/10195444/","projectTitle":"One Laminator, Endless Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":5531635,"projectId":10373755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, we received our new batch of basic supplies, including tissues, cleaning wipes, hand sanitizer, markers and so much more! These everyday items make a huge difference for my students. Having ready access to basic supplies means my students can focus entirely on learning and creating without the worry of running out of essentials. When the box arrived, the students were so excited to see the supplies and eager to help me unpack the boxes. You have taken a weight off the shoulders of the families and helped create a smooth, welcoming environment for learning every single day. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in our classroom. I am a firm believer in The Golden Rule, and seeing The Golden Rule in action has made my first graders a believer too! Thank you again for helping to spread kindness and generosity to our community.","fullyFundedDate":1788288512814,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-down-to-basics/10373755/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Down to Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5531635"},{"teacherId":10543969,"projectId":10363675,"letterContent":"Providing basic school supplies for my students will have an immediate and meaningful impact on their learning. Having access to essentials such as pencils, notebooks, folders, glue, scissors, and other classroom materials ensures that every student can fully participate in daily activities without worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. These materials may seem simple, but they are essential for completing assignments, organizing learning, creating projects, and practicing new skills. By providing these supplies, I can help create a classroom where students are prepared, confident, and able to focus their energy on learning rather than on finding or sharing materials. Most importantly, having reliable supplies helps students feel supported and ready to succeed each day. Thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1787217980916,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/10363675/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10543969"},{"teacherId":10543969,"projectId":10363682,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. The students were blown away by the sudden appearance of these gifts. These games and toys will go a long way in this classroom. Rainy days are to be expected. The moans and groans from the children are expected when they can't play outside, but it doesn't mean they can't still have fun without screen indoors. These games will teach them to play and socialize together. Rainy days are perfect days to build community together. We wholeheartedly appreciate your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1783624365050,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-rainy-days/10363682/","projectTitle":"Games for Rainy Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10543969"},{"teacherId":10177923,"projectId":10007901,"letterContent":"Did you know your donations made a real difference in our classroom? The facial tissues supported countless students with the sniffles. The paper towels doubled as cupcake holders during birthday celebrations. Highlighters helped students annotate articles for their American Revolution research, and sentence strips became valuable tools for creating sentence starters for our ELLs in math. These are just a few of the many ways your generosity has been put to use.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support. Because of you, we've been able to maintain a clean, safe, and productive learning environment. Your contributions have carried us through the second half of the year and will continue to support our students through the end of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768235664325,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-students-building-healthy-en/10007901/","projectTitle":"Caring for Students, Building Healthy Environments!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177923_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755224897486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177923"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":10089266,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of this project! Your donation provided new breathing pals for our classroom, as well as additional Pop Blocks fidget toys. The breathing pals have quickly become \"table pets\" for the students, serving as gentle reminders to stay calm and focused during class.\r\n\r\nHaving more Pop Blocks has also allowed the entire class to use them at the same time. These tools are especially helpful for supporting literacy skills, as students use them to count phonemes in words and to isolate and identify sounds and spelling patterns. These hands-on materials have been incredibly effective in strengthening students' understanding of reading and spelling.\r\n\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your continued support. Your generosity helps create meaningful learning opportunities and allows all students to continue growing as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1772133537648,"projectUrl":"project/actions-speak-louder/10089266/","projectTitle":"Actions Speak Louder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9956573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for my classroom! The new character touch lamps have been a wonderful addition and have truly helped create a calmer learning environment. When students become wiggly or loud, the lamps are removed from the table for a day, which encourages each group to monitor their own voices and behavior. This simple system has brought a noticeable sense of calm to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited that we now have enough lamps for every table. Each group has taken responsibility for their very own \"pet\" lamp, and they love that each table has a different animal.\r\n\r\nWe've even enjoyed having \"lights out\" work time, using only the lamps while we work. These lights have given us a new and engaging way to help students stay focused, calm, and on task. Thank you again for providing us with such a meaningful classroom tool!","fullyFundedDate":1765824441942,"projectUrl":"project/new-tools/9956573/","projectTitle":"New Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":10177923,"projectId":9746054,"letterContent":"Do you know that we go through a box of facial tissue in three days? Do you know that we use a bottle of hand sanitizer every two weeks? Do you know that at least one student a day needs a band-aid? Do you know that kids constantly knock over their water bottles, and they go running to grab paper towels? We are so grateful for your donation, as it has helped us in all of these areas! We want to ensure we have a clean, safe, and healthy environment!\r\n\r\nHere's a funny situation...I will put out 20 new pencils, and within 30 minutes, they're all gone. Students love a fresh pencil that they can use for writing in their class workbooks! We also appreciate all of the other supplies that you helped fund - scissors (one of their spelling words!), tape, glue sticks, and more! With all of these available supplies, we have a productive learning environment!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1758840245438,"projectUrl":"project/make-a-difference-in-our-lives/9746054/","projectTitle":"Make a Difference in Our Lives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177923_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755224897486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177923"},{"teacherId":10177923,"projectId":9599198,"letterContent":"Your donation made such a huge impact in our classroom! Thank you from all 25 students in this 4th and 5th grade combination class!\r\n\r\nOur students use the seat cushions and floor pillows every single day. In fact, they love them so much that we had to make a schedule, so students get a fair turn. They all look forward to it every time! Also, the sports equipment is used every day - both at morning and lunch recess. We labelled the balls with our room number, and the students take pride in looking after that equipment during recess.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped fund a variety of board games for our classroom, which are used during \"Fun Friday\", a half-hour session at the end of each week. The students get so excited to choose their games that we have to use equity sticks to keep it fair. It's wonderful to hear the laughter and excitement in the room - a true connection between classmates!","fullyFundedDate":1755810720046,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-classroom-a-comforting-pla/9599198/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Classroom a Comforting Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177923_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755224897486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177923"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9690711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Photocopying and printing in black and white has always been available, but color printing is really something special. I am able to print charts and tools for students in color to help them remember concepts or help them \"see\" concepts, and print things in color for games as well. This is a game changer in so many ways. Schools are provided with a copy machine and of course, everything is in black and white. I often tried to color and draw things in color to help my students, but having color ink to print these items have been extremely helpful and the students enjoy seeing these items on their desks, or in the games we play. \r\n\r\nI am very grateful for your support in helping get more color ink. In the past, I would purchase the replacement ink cartridges for my personal printer, but it became too expensive to replace on my own. I've been able to print charts for students to use and picture cards to help students have a better understanding of concepts. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759034173245,"projectUrl":"project/color-is-always-better/9690711/","projectTitle":"Color is Always Better","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9593348,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for contributing and supporting this project. You helped provide some of the necessary tools we needed to keep our classroom running. We have many students who need various tools to use in the classroom and it's been so helpful to be able to \"whip\" these materials out to use it with the class at any time. Thank you again! It really means a lot to me to be able to have these items readily available when working the students. It's been a challenging school year and with your support, it allows us to continue our work seamlessly.","fullyFundedDate":1755727530172,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success/9593348/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4455","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":293,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":16,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.6,"schoolId":4455,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/sherman-elementary-school/4455"}