{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunshine Gardens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8030366,"projectId":9925644,"letterContent":"The generous donation of snacks has made a meaningful difference in our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. At this young age, students are still developing their ability to regulate their bodies and emotions, and having access to nutritious snacks helps ensure they are ready to learn. When students are not distracted by hunger, they are better able to focus, participate in activities, and engage with their peers.\r\n\r\nThese snacks also support students' social-emotional development. Sharing snack time creates opportunities for practicing routines, independence, and positive social interactions. Students learn to take turns, express gratitude, and build a sense of community within the classroom.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, for some students, these snacks provide an important source of nourishment they may not consistently have access to at home. This support helps create a more equitable learning environment where all children can feel comfortable, cared for, and prepared to succeed.\r\n\r\nOverall, your generosity has helped foster a classroom environment where students feel supported both physically and emotionally, allowing them to fully engage in their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1774963752092,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-snack/9925644/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswongtk"},{"teacherId":2639482,"projectId":10119040,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the oncology nurses at Stanford Hospital for your incredible generosity and unwavering support of our teachers and students. Your contribution made our Elementary School Talent Show not only possible, but truly extraordinary.\r\n\r\nOrganizing an event like this is no small task—school events require a tremendous amount of time, effort, and financial resources. Without the support of community members like you, experiences like this simply wouldn't happen. Because of your kindness, we were able to transform our cafeteria and stage into a stunning solar system. When the curtains opened, both the audience and our performers were in complete awe—it was a magical moment that captured the imagination of everyone in the room.\r\n\r\nYour support gave our students the opportunity to shine, to feel proud, and to perform in an environment that felt special and inspiring. Beyond decorations and supplies, you helped create lasting memories for children, families, and staff alike.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for the care you show not only to your patients, but also to our school community. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1774634141133,"projectUrl":"project/from-little-stars-to-big-dreams-talent/10119040/","projectTitle":"From Little Stars to Big Dreams: Talent Show (May 1st)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639482"},{"teacherId":2639482,"projectId":10172956,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for your incredible support of our Elementary School Talent Show. Your generous donations made it possible to fully transform our cafeteria and stage into a breathtaking solar system experience. From the moment the curtains opened, both the audience and our young performers were truly in awe. The creativity, detail, and atmosphere you helped create made the event feel magical and unforgettable.\r\nBecause of you, our students were able to showcase their talents in a setting that inspired confidence, excitement, and pride. You didn't just fund decorations and supplies—you helped create a moment our children will remember for years to come. Your kindness and commitment to supporting our school mean more than words can fully express.\r\nThank you for helping us make this event such a shining success.","fullyFundedDate":1776438051666,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-launch-our-talent-show/10172956/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Launch! Our Talent Show Takes Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639482"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":10136810,"letterContent":"My special education students are struggling more than ever to catch up to their peers. Part of my job is attempting to fill the learning gaps that my students have from their general education peers. I am finding myself teaching and reteaching basic skills that my students need to master in order to succeed. Having access to teacherspayteachers gift cards has allowed me to start to bring the resources I have for my students online which have given my students a new way to practice their skills. In addition, I am able to find different activities focusing on the same skill to allow my students additional practice. I love that I am able to find activities using different platforms (example: google classroom, seesaw for younger students) which allow my students to access their work in the same way their classmates are. I have been able to find activities that cover different subjects and skills in engaging and new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1774725340501,"projectUrl":"project/whose-down-with-tpt-yeah-you-know-me/10136810/","projectTitle":"Whose Down With TPT? Yeah You Know Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":10151223,"letterContent":"I love the update to our classroom library! The new additions from this project that have been added to our library include more books in specific series that my students enjoy. Expanding the books I have in well liked series is a way to keep my students reading books that they know they will enjoy. I've noticed that the more I've expanded my classroom library, the more excited my students get about reading. They always look out for the books featured in our \"New Books\" location and get excited when they see something new they can check out. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1773845162993,"projectUrl":"project/cause-reading-is-what-fundamental/10151223/","projectTitle":"Cause Reading is What? Fundamental","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":27958,"projectId":9920187,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for our new whiteboards, pens and erasers!! I let the younger students open the box and materials and they were sooo excited!! Now that Spring has arrived, our school garden is blooming with flowers, and our birds have come back to enjoy special treats!!! The T-K and Kinder students were the first to draw different areas of our garden, as well as the older students sketching a variety of ways we can plant next year. The whiteboards give the students flexibility as the can draw and erase easily without a mess of pencils or other drawing tools. Thank you again for your kindness!!","fullyFundedDate":1770338614772,"projectUrl":"project/see-and-draw-a-unique-lesson-/9920187/","projectTitle":"See and Draw, a Unique Lesson !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. “D”","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp27958_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753210418479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-delbianco"},{"teacherId":8478285,"projectId":9903268,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our \"STEM Bins\" project! My students have absolutely LOVED the new toys. When I received the packages, they were so excited to add it everything to our collection. These new materials such as the cars, people, and animals have given them new opportunities for imaginative play that they did not previously have. They have had so much fun building with the new Magnatiles & Roblox blocks. \r\n\r\nDaily STEM Bin time is my student's favorite time of day where they grow their social, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Having a wide range of toys to play with allows them to be create and build amazing things together. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763957608897,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins/9903268/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhoades","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478285_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653798116834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8478285"},{"teacherId":8478285,"projectId":9673462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! With your help, I have been able to engage my students in new phonics & math center activities. The new hands on materials have allowed them to play games & activities with on another to further their learning. The TPT credit allowed me to buy math game boards & phonics centers that can be used weekly & for years to come. \r\n\r\nThey have been loving using the dice, dominoes, number tiles, and pop-its to play various math games such \"Number Knockout\" and \"Domino Addition\". The colorful word cards have allowed my students to progress in their spelling skills of various phonics concepts we have learned while working in a small group. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity! Your donations continue to make our classroom better & learning more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758292200884,"projectUrl":"project/game-based-learning-centers/9673462/","projectTitle":"Game-Based Learning Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhoades","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478285_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653798116834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8478285"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9987307,"letterContent":"My special education students are struggling more than ever to catch up to their peers. Part of my job is attempting to fill the learning gaps that my students have from their general education peers. I am finding myself teaching and reteaching basic skills that my students need to master in order to succeed. Having access to teacherspayteachers gift cards has allowed me to start to bring the resources I have for my students online which have given my students a new way to practice their skills. In addition, I am able to find different activities focusing on the same skill to allow my students additional practice. I love that I am able to find activities using different platforms (example: google classroom, seesaw for younger students) which allow my students to access their work in the same way their classmates are. I have been able to find activities that cover different subjects and skills in engaging and new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1770998155676,"projectUrl":"project/whose-down-with-tpt-yeah-you-know-me/9987307/","projectTitle":"Whose Down With TPT? 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I love that I am able to find activities using different platforms (example: google classroom, seesaw for younger students) which allow my students to access their work in the same way their classmates are. I have been able to find activities that cover different subjects and skills in engaging and new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1766270063013,"projectUrl":"project/whose-down-with-tpt-yeah-you-know-me/9954892/","projectTitle":"Whose Down With TPT? Yeah You Know Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9871478,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and students. Learning new concepts and skills are hard but being able to make mistakes and \"wipe\" them away and start over make learning a little easier. The new white boards and markers help my students know that we will always have the materials they need, no matter how many markers we use. These tools allow them to try out ideas, make mistakes, erase, and try again—helping build both their confidence and their foundational skills. We appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1764779173819,"projectUrl":"project/its-okay-to-make-mistakes-just-erase/9871478/","projectTitle":"It's Okay to Make Mistakes - Just Erase!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"},{"teacherId":2578008,"projectId":9840899,"letterContent":"Having food available to my students has been a game changer! My students are more motivated to complete their work when they're able to have a snack as a choice for their break. In addition, I don't have hangry students and that has changed their attitude. I love how they are now able to recognize when they're \"hangry\" and how that is different from being angry or upset. They know that my classroom always has snacks for them and this helps them know my classroom is a safe place where they are loved and taken care of.","fullyFundedDate":1761849434764,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-with-our-hanger/9840899/","projectTitle":"Help Us With Our Hanger!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578008_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480285206354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-reves"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4650","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":334,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":4650,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunshine Gardens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunshine Gardens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/south-san-francisco-unified-school-district/sunshine-gardens-elementary-school/4650"}