{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shore Acres Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10359230,"projectId":9947850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a color printer to our classroom. Your support is making a meaningful difference for my English Language Learners by providing them with access to rich, visual learning materials.\r\n\r\nWith the ability to print in color, I can now create engaging resources that include images, diagrams, and highlighted text, phonics wall, helping students better understand new vocabulary and concepts. These visual supports are essential in building language skills, increasing comprehension, and boosting student confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are more engaged and excited to learn. Thank you for helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1767447548216,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning-for-english-language-lea/9947850/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359230"},{"teacherId":10359230,"projectId":10110402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. Because of your support, I was able to purchase scaffolded writing resources that are making a meaningful difference for my 5th grade students.\r\n\r\nThese materials provide the structure and guidance many of my students need to organize their ideas, develop their writing, and build confidence. With the help of these resources, students are better able to express their thoughts clearly and take pride in their work. Once again, thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1773793025412,"projectUrl":"project/writing-scaffolds/10110402/","projectTitle":"Writing Scaffolds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359230"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":9975966,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our recent DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your contributions, our classroom received much-needed art supplies that have already made a meaningful impact on our students' learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe have been putting the paint and materials to excellent use by exploring the work of Alma Thomas in celebration of Black History Month. Students have been studying her unique style, vibrant color choices, and powerful contributions to the art world. Using the supplies you helped provide, they have been creating their own reproductions inspired by her artwork.\r\n\r\nThis experience has gone far beyond a simple art project. Students have been engaged, focused, and excited to express themselves. Many of them felt proud to learn about an influential Black artist and to see how art can tell stories, represent culture, and inspire change. The hands-on opportunity to paint like Alma Thomas helped them build both artistic skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped bring creativity, cultural awareness, and joy into our classroom. These are experiences our students will remember, and they would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1770163370149,"projectUrl":"project/building-artists/9975966/","projectTitle":"Building Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":9162039,"projectId":9969524,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating these books to us. Every book opens a new door for us. So far we have been working with one of our stories Daniela Pirata. This books has helped me empowering every little girl in my classroom to become whatever they want in their life and to don't listen to any one that tries to tell them \"that's not for girls\". Everyone in the classroom is very motivated and engaged with this story.\r\n\r\nBooks are really expensive and I don't have the chance to buy all the stories that I'd like but thanks to generous people like you, this is being posible.","fullyFundedDate":1772562660971,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-kinder/9969524/","projectTitle":"Books for Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9162039"},{"teacherId":10359230,"projectId":9916597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a classroom carpet for our students. This new space has quickly become an essential part of our daily learning routine. The carpet allows students to gather together for direct instruction without the distractions that sometimes come with sitting at their desks. It helps create a focused environment where students can listen carefully, participate in lessons, and feel connected as a class community.\r\n\r\nWe also use the carpet as a place for students to work and share their thinking with their peers. Students often sit with partners on the carpet to discuss ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another. It has become a wonderful classroom management tool that helps organize our learning time while supporting collaboration and engagement among students.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the carpet provides a comfortable place where students can relax and enjoy silent reading. They love spreading out with a good book and getting lost in their stories. Your generosity has helped create a welcoming learning space that supports focus, collaboration, and a love of reading. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764726081326,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9916597/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359230"},{"teacherId":10373734,"projectId":9944045,"letterContent":"Our new classroom materials have already made a meaningful impact on our TK students' learning and development. The puzzles, fine motor toys, and dramatic play items have quickly become some of the most engaging parts of our daily centers. These resources allow students to learn through hands-on exploration while strengthening important early childhood skills.\r\nOne memorable moment happened during our center time when students first explored the puzzles. At first, many carefully studied the pieces, trying to understand how they fit together. Within minutes, the room filled with excitement as students began solving them, helping one another, and celebrating when they completed a puzzle. These activities are strengthening their fine motor coordination, problem-solving abilities, and persistence.\r\nThe dramatic play materials have also transformed our symbolic play corner. Students immediately began creating their own imaginative scenarios—pretending to cook, care for dolls, and work together in small groups. Through this play, they are practicing language skills, social interaction, and cooperation in very natural ways.\r\nOur students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new materials. Their curiosity and enthusiasm reminded us how powerful engaging tools can be in early childhood education.\r\nNext, we will continue integrating these materials into our learning centers to support fine motor development, collaborative play, and early problem solving. Your generosity has created opportunities for joyful learning and meaningful growth in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766272335165,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-discovery-project-for-early-thi/9944045/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Discovery Project for Early Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10373734"},{"teacherId":10097940,"projectId":9952098,"letterContent":"My kids LOVED Kwik stick and the fish project! They used shapes and lines to create texture and cut \"gills\" in the fish to practice weaving. They loved!! This lesson revisited the many shapes and lines we have learned this year and introduced weaving. The following week, I introduced the TK classes to Kwik sticks to revisit lines and shapes that \"fell off\" the butterfly onto the larger paper. \r\n\r\nWe only have 40 minutes, twice a month, so I try to include multiple elements in one project. It takes a few (or more) lessons for students to recall elements such as shapes and lines. The Kwik sticks make it really fun and instant for them to explore many elements at once.","fullyFundedDate":1766272335060,"projectUrl":"project/painting-for-kids/9952098/","projectTitle":"Painting for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097940_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753748042615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097940"},{"teacherId":9628192,"projectId":9633192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing Montessori toys for our TK classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning. The hands‑on materials have sparked curiosity, strengthened fine‑motor skills, and encouraged independence in ways that traditional tools simply can't match.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see children deeply engaged—sorting, building, experimenting, and collaborating with joy and confidence. These materials have transformed our learning environment into a place where students can explore at their own pace and truly take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created real impact, and our classroom is brighter because of you. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1757185384254,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-magic-for-my-tk-classroom/9633192/","projectTitle":"Montessori Magic for My TK Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628192"},{"teacherId":1831032,"projectId":10039327,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for coming together to purchase my class a laminator. This is especially helpful when our laminator at school is out of order or rolls have been depleted. As soon as we received our boxes, the students and I set up the laminator. The laminator is amazing because it is quiet, heats up quickly, and is able to take large papers. \r\n\r\nWe already used it to laminate our Black History art project and display it on the wall. The laminator will benefit all 58 students and will be shared with my partner teacher. Next year, it will benefit over 50 students and will also be shared with my partner teacher. \r\n\r\nYou are truly amazing parents, and I appreciate your continuous support. I look forward to sharing photos of our laminator and future projects. Thank you, again. \r\n\r\nEstimadas familias:\r\nMuchas gracias por unirse para comprar una laminadora para mi clase. Esto es especialmente útil cuando la laminadora de la escuela está averiada o se han agotado los rollos. En cuanto recibimos las cajas, los alumnos y yo instalamos la laminadora. Es increíble porque es silenciosa, se calienta rápido y admite hojas grandes.\r\n\r\nYa la usamos para laminar nuestro proyecto de arte sobre la historia afroamericana y exhibirlo en la pared. La laminadora beneficiará a los 58 alumnos y se compartirá con mi compañera de trabajo. El año que viene, beneficiará a más de 50 alumnos y también se compartirá con mi compañera. \r\n\r\nSon padres realmente maravillosos y agradezco su continuo apoyo. Espero compartir fotos de nuestra laminadora y de futuros proyectos. Gracias de nuevo.","fullyFundedDate":1771085904646,"projectUrl":"project/laminator-for-dual-immersion-students/10039327/","projectTitle":"Laminator for Dual Immersion Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1831032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558334983187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/murillolo"},{"teacherId":10097940,"projectId":9952275,"letterContent":"My students loved using the Kwik stix and glitter glue! We learned about Lunar New Year and drew from the Lion dance theme. They used Kwik stix to color the printed dragon and added glitter to make the dragon shine! I was very impressed by the color combinations and themes they painted. We watched a video about the different cultures that celebrate lunar new year and so students used the colors of their native culture. It was amazing! They can't wait to use the Kwik sticks again, and clean up is so much easier!","fullyFundedDate":1770163369685,"projectUrl":"project/intro-to-painting/9952275/","projectTitle":"Intro to Painting!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097940_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753748042615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097940"},{"teacherId":10097940,"projectId":9953036,"letterContent":"My students LOVED making stamps and learning about three dimensional design. They were slow to start and then couldn't be stopped. I was so pleased to see the level of creativity and focus on their stamps. Some made Valentine stamps and others made sports, organic shapes and Halloween themed stamps. I allowed students to broaden their ideas beyond just Valentines Day. I have examples of both for you to review and enjoy. They were allowed to take them home and we learned they can use markers in place of ink pads at home, to further enjoy!!","fullyFundedDate":1767447546732,"projectUrl":"project/valentines-stamps/9953036/","projectTitle":"Valentines Stamps!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097940_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753748042615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097940"},{"teacherId":10359230,"projectId":10079882,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project focused on closing learning gaps in phonics. With your help, I was able to provide my students with a systematic phonics program that includes engaging slides, visual posters, and targeted independent worksheets and readings aligned to specific phonics skills.\r\n\r\nAfter implementing this program over a six-week cycle, I have already seen meaningful growth. Students have improved their grade-level phonics scores and are demonstrating greater confidence in their reading abilities. The structured and consistent approach has helped strengthen foundational skills that are critical for their overall academic success.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly making a difference in helping my students become stronger, more confident readers. Thank you for investing in their growth and future.","fullyFundedDate":1770163369758,"projectUrl":"project/closing-phonics-gaps/10079882/","projectTitle":"Closing Phonics Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359230"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4146","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":396,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.3,"schoolId":4146,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shore Acres Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shore Acres Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/shore-acres-elementary-school/4146"}