{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Taft Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1044342,"projectId":9940203,"letterContent":"Dear Allstate Foundation,\r\n\r\nOur students send you a big, \"MUCHAS GRACIAS!\" Thank you so much for making this community service event yummy and exciting, just in time before our Winter Break that started last Friday. Our little learners had so much fun choosing yummy cookies and enjoying hot chocolate on a cold day! The coloring books were a big hit and students had many choices to choose from, from jungle animals to princess books to color and enjoy during their winter break at home! Thanks a million for giving my students a chance to provide this delicious and colorful event, which was just perfect to celebrate before the holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1765555131366,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-during-the-holidays/9940203/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness During the Holidays!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1044342_orig.jpg?crop=1052,1052,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564974156894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taftmath"},{"teacherId":1044342,"projectId":9768502,"letterContent":"Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nFractions can be very confusing to students who have been working mostly with whole numbers, and especially by fourth grade, where at least one third of our math school year is teaching fractions; hence, thank you so much for helping my class acquire these friendly fractions materials! These fractions kits will allow my students to keep reviewing tricky concepts such as equivalent fractions, fractions that are equal to one, fractions that are less or greater than 1, or multiplying whole numbers by fractions. These manipulatives provide great visual support, and my students will use them in class, as well as take them home for extra practice. These kits seem durable and I think they will last for a few years; thus, benefitting many of my future students. Again, thank you for caring about my class.","fullyFundedDate":1763579670364,"projectUrl":"project/friendly-fractions/9768502/","projectTitle":"Friendly Fractions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1044342_orig.jpg?crop=1052,1052,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564974156894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taftmath"},{"teacherId":1044342,"projectId":9763276,"letterContent":"Wonderful Donors,\r\n\r\nBefore this year is over, my students want to thank you for the math resources you gave them. \"Muchas gracias!\" is what they exclaimed several times. These resources arrived a couple of weeks ago, just in time for my students to take them home over the two-week, winter break. I created a \"multiplication madness package\" for them to practice over the break; I placed the multiplication flash cards, dry-erase write and wipe cards, markers, and their small mini classroom white boards to take home this past Friday. They were thrilled to have these materials for their break. I know these materials will make a big difference in my students math skills, and this will make it easier for them to complete fourth-grade math, which deals with bigger numbers and multi-step word problems dealing with whole numbers, decimals, or fractions. So thanks a million for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763579668577,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-madness/9763276/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Madness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1044342_orig.jpg?crop=1052,1052,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564974156894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taftmath"},{"teacherId":1044342,"projectId":9526290,"letterContent":"Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nBefore this year is over, my students wanted to send you a huge, \"Muchas gracias por todo!\" Thank you so much again for providing us with supplemental and basic resources such as pencils, notebooks, and our language journals. The Correct the Sentence Journal and Daily Reading Comprehension journals have become part of our daily routines/homework. Additionally, you can just imagine how having plenty of pencils, something that seems so simple, makes a huge difference! I don't have to wait for a couple of days for the office to provide them to our classroom; I can always send extra pencils home; and I always have plenty for my ELD students when we switch classrooms for leveled ELD lessons. So thanks for always being there for us!","fullyFundedDate":1754847857824,"projectUrl":"project/help-basic-supplies-needed/9526290/","projectTitle":"Help! Basic Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1044342_orig.jpg?crop=1052,1052,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564974156894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taftmath"},{"teacherId":8677392,"projectId":9302350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my project, Organization Tools For A More Focused And Engaged Classroom. As a teacher, I see every day how much students benefit from having a structured and well-organized learning environment. Many of my students struggle to stay focused or keep track of materials, and having the right organizational tools can make a meaningful difference in their engagement and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I will be able to provide my students with resources that help create a more efficient, calm, and student-centered classroom. These tools will not only improve daily routines but also allow students to take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAny contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to giving my students the learning environment they deserve. Thank you for believing in classrooms like mine and for supporting teachers and students everywhere.","fullyFundedDate":1754847852080,"projectUrl":"project/organization-tools-for-a-more-focused-an/9302350/","projectTitle":"Organization Tools For A More Focused And Engaged Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jorge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677392_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706647200264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8677392"},{"teacherId":3318596,"projectId":9564174,"letterContent":"This project has been a rousing success. \r\n\r\nI ended up switching the intended use for two of the supplies: the plastic boxes we use for sight words (we have over 100 sight words to work on) and the back of the chair organizers we're using to store white boards and markers which we mostly use for math but some word building. \r\n\r\nIn all my years of teaching, I've never used small plastic storage boxes for flash cards before. Students immediately grasped how to use and care for the boxes. They gently slide the boxes back into the storage box and help each other if one box gets misaligned. They are proud to get their boxes and choose a partner to work with. It's made working on sight words so much easier. It also helps with social skills - they have two chances a day to get out their sight word boxes and read with a partner, and they will happily do rock paper scissors to see whose box they use. Some students have an extra set of kindergarten words, or second grade words, and assigned partners who can help them or challenge them. \r\n\r\nWe use the red colored pencils twice a week for checking our own work after word building. Students can give themselves a smiley face if they're correct or fix it if they missed a spelling pattern.\r\n\r\nThe joy at opening up the box of colored pencils was incomparable, and probably contagious from my excitement. They're just so pretty! Each team shares a few sets of colored pencils. I'm never going back to markers in notebooks. No more bleeding through the page and rendering the back page unusable. \r\n\r\nThe foam dice replaced a well-used set. We use them for fact fluency and subitizing (recognizing quantities quickly). We also use them in other content areas for making choices (roll the dice, if we get a four, then we make a sentence with the fourth word, etc). \r\nAnd, at the end of the day, I get to sharpen a handful of colored pencils and regular pencils so that we are all fresh and ready for writing the next day. Thank you so much for supporting my class with these projects.","fullyFundedDate":1757423256906,"projectUrl":"project/lets-organize-our-math-supplies-and-mor/9564174/","projectTitle":"Let's Organize Our Math Supplies and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3318596"},{"teacherId":10114819,"projectId":9544156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new privacy screeners, fidget tools, STEM counters, and magnetic flying folders have already made a noticeable impact on our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe use the privacy screeners during independent work and assessments to help students focus and feel comfortable in their own space. One of my favorite moments was seeing a student who usually gets easily distracted sit down, put up the screener, and say, \"Now I can concentrate!\" It made such a difference for them.\r\n\r\nThe fidget tools have been incredibly helpful for emotional regulation. Students use them during lessons, calm-down time, and transitions to stay focused and grounded. When they first saw the new tools, their excitement filled the room—everyone wanted to explore them and learn how to use them responsibly.\r\n\r\nOur STEM counters have become part of our daily math centers. Students use them for counting, sorting, building patterns, and working through hands-on problem-solving activities. During a recent center rotation, students challenged each other to create and extend complex patterns using the counters—something they were so proud of.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic flying folders have helped us stay organized in a fun and efficient way. Students now have a designated magnetic spot to store their work folders, which has reduced classroom clutter and made transitions smoother. The kids loved seeing them on the board for the first time and were amazed that their folders could \"stick\" to the wall!\r\n\r\nNext steps for our class include expanding our hands-on math activities with the STEM counters, incorporating fidget tools into our self-regulation routines, and continuing to use the privacy screeners to support focused work time. The magnetic flying folders will remain a key part of helping students stay organized and independent.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. These resources truly support our students' focus, organization, and joy in learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757528799366,"projectUrl":"project/8-years-in-our-supplies-are-tired-help/9544156/","projectTitle":"8 Years In, Our Supplies Are Tired, Help Us Re-Energize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10114819"},{"teacherId":9969613,"projectId":9488327,"letterContent":"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our writing center. Thanks to your support, we now have new chairs, leaves to sit on comfortably, and a special seat for our student with autism.\r\n\r\nSince the materials arrived, our students have shown great excitement and curiosity. Some eagerly tried out the new chairs, while our student with autism was especially happy to have a space adapted to their needs. This has made everyone feel more comfortable and motivated to write and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nRecently, the students have been working on a creative writing project about their favorite stories. With the new furniture, they have been able to focus better and enjoy the writing process more fully. The joy and excitement on their faces when they first used the materials was a moment that filled us with gratitude and hope.\r\n\r\nNext, the students will continue exploring narrative writing, using these new resources to foster collaboration and self-expression. We are excited to see how these improvements will continue to positively impact their learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this change in our writing center possible. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1754847852320,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-seat-lets-learn/9488327/","projectTitle":"Take a Seat, Let’s Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zaira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969613_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x231,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742000329225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969613"},{"teacherId":8677392,"projectId":9302087,"letterContent":"When our new measurement tools arrived, my students could hardly wait to open the boxes. The rulers, timers, and measuring tapes quickly became the stars of the classroom. Right away, we put them to use with a measurement scavenger hunt—students explored the classroom, measuring desks, books, and even how long it took to cross the carpet. It was incredible to watch them collaborate, compare results, and realize that numbers can describe the world they see every day.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions were priceless. One student beamed, \"I feel like a real scientist!\" while another explained, \"Now I understand how tall things really are.\" These resources gave my students the chance to move beyond worksheets and experience math with their hands, eyes, and curiosity. The excitement in the room was a reminder of how powerful it is to give children real tools for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746470428744,"projectUrl":"project/measuring-our-world-time-length-and-m/9302087/","projectTitle":"Measuring Our World: Time, Length, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jorge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677392_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706647200264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8677392"},{"teacherId":8276063,"projectId":9231859,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for generosity and support. Your amazing donation was dedicated to providing books for my fourth grade students. I cannot begin to thank you for the tremendous difference you have made in my students' lives. Your donation provided new and exciting books that my students were beyond excited to read. The students advised me on what topics they were interested in, and your donation brought these books for our classroom library. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to read the books independently, with partners, and in small groups in our classroom. My students were also able to borrow and read the books with their families at home. These books will also be read by my future students who will soon begin the next school year next week. Your donation will make a difference for hundreds of children.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting the children of Redwood City and encouraging them to become lifelong readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1744220182135,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-books-for-our-classroom-library/9231859/","projectTitle":"Exciting Books for Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8276063_orig.png?crop=359,359,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668714449878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8276063"},{"teacherId":9969613,"projectId":9254129,"letterContent":"The students and their families were able to appreciate all the work accomplished throughout the school year and loved the frame showcasing their favorite piece, as well as their end-of-grade photo. \r\n\r\nThe students were able to describe the work represented in their drawings to their families. The pen, their photograph, and the shared moments of that day undoubtedly created a lasting memory of this school year for each student and their family. They expressed their gratitude for everything that was prepared and took many photos throughout the activity, further showing their appreciation and enjoyment of the event.","fullyFundedDate":1746786140061,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-unforgettable-end-of-the-school/9254129/","projectTitle":"Fun and unforgettable end of the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zaira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969613_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x231,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742000329225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969613"},{"teacherId":1044342,"projectId":9267103,"letterContent":"Fantastic Donors,\r\n\r\nMy students' joy, engagement, and laughter during the last couple of weeks of school was all thanks to you! I cannot thank you enough from the bottom of my heart for supporting this end-of-year project; since students were still working on the state test until the last week of school, this reader's theater project was a great reward for them! They read and also practiced their English oral skills, but they were also just being kids having tons of fun! I was shocked at how some of my most shy students who usually don't like to participate with activities that require speaking, even they were the first ones to volunteer to play some characters' parts. Again, thanks a million for providing my class with arts/language arts resources to end the year with a joyful activity!","fullyFundedDate":1746491970812,"projectUrl":"project/help-performing-plays-for-end-of-year/9267103/","projectTitle":"Help! 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