{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Halkin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8582514,"projectId":9440486,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of our classroom's new set of social-emotional learning books. Your generosity has given our students key tools that help them understand themselves, navigate their emotions, and build stronger connections with others. Your gift will have a lasting impact on our students' emotional growth and academic success.\r\nSocial-emotional learning is an essential part of education that equips our students with skills that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom. These books help students learn how to identify feelings, articulate emotions, and practice empathy which are all foundational skills that support healthier relationships and stronger self-awareness. \r\nWe have already begun integrating the books into our daily routines and SEL lessons, and the difference is noticeable. Students are choosing these titles during independent reading time, and they are sparking meaningful conversations about kindness, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and understanding diverse perspectives. Because of your donation, our classroom library now includes resources that support empathy and compassion, encourage respectful communication, and empower our learners to reflect on their own behavior and choices. These are lifelong skills that extend far beyond academic performance, helping students build character and emotional intelligence that will benefit them into adulthood.\r\nThank you for your belief in the importance of social-emotional learning and for investing in our students' growth. Your kindness has given us tools that will enrich our classroom community for years to come. We are deeply grateful for your support and excited to see the continued impact of these books on our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760483254981,"projectUrl":"project/de-regreso-al-cole/9440486/","projectTitle":"De Regreso al Cole!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582514_orig.jpg?crop=1713,1713,x524,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660183285221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582514"},{"teacherId":8582514,"projectId":9170342,"letterContent":"Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your generous support in helping bring a Cricut machine into our classroom. Your investment is not just in a tool — it is an investment in creativity, engagement, inclusion, and student success. With your help, we now have a resource that will transform how our students learn, create, and express themselves.\r\nOur new cricut machine has allowed me to design and produce custom educational materials that are visually engaging and tailored to the needs of every learner in my classroom. Teachers frequently spend countless hours cutting, designing, and preparing materials by hand. A Cricut significantly reduces that workload, which has allowed me to focus more of our time on instruction, differentiation, and connection with students.\r\nFor many students, especially those who thrive with tactile and visual experiences, this machine turns abstract concepts into something concrete and interactive. We can now create manipulatives for math lessons, colorful flashcards for literacy, and even maps, charts, and models for social studies and science. It supports collaboration and creative problem-solving as students work together to design, test, and refine their projects.","fullyFundedDate":1746785336597,"projectUrl":"project/i-cut-you-cut-we-all-cricut/9170342/","projectTitle":"I Cut, You Cut, We All Cricut!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582514_orig.jpg?crop=1713,1713,x524,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660183285221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582514"},{"teacherId":8582514,"projectId":9130779,"letterContent":"Your contribution has made a significant difference in our day-to-day work by enhancing the quality of our materials, strengthening our communication efforts, and enabling us to present our projects more effectively.\r\n\r\nThis printer has supported educational resources and creative projects that engage our students. We truly appreciate your commitment to helping us succeed. Having colorful displays in the classroom have made our space become more enjoyable and inspires us to learn each day. \r\nWe are incredibly grateful and have enjoyed the impact that your contribution has made!","fullyFundedDate":1746785668031,"projectUrl":"project/printing-made-easy/9130779/","projectTitle":"Printing Made Easy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582514_orig.jpg?crop=1713,1713,x524,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660183285221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582514"},{"teacherId":8103174,"projectId":10001299,"letterContent":"These books have truly inspired my students to read more and to spend more time in the classroom library. They are excited to read each of our new books, and there is even a student-created waitlist to check them out. Students are eager to read not only during designated reading time but also during their free time.\r\n\r\nHaving these new books has made a meaningful impact on my classroom by creating a renewed interest in reading. The students are excited and cannot wait to read the next book in each series.\r\n\r\nThe skills I plan to incorporate with these new books include fostering a love of reading and inspiring students to write their own graphic novels. I plan to use these books as examples of graphic novels and have students create a short graphic novel of their own.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and contribution in helping make our classroom a place where students feel excited to read and want to spend time in the classroom library. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768338693610,"projectUrl":"project/captivating-books/10001299/","projectTitle":"Captivating Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8103174"},{"teacherId":8103174,"projectId":9725449,"letterContent":"The students have been using the notebooks to write their short stories and have utilized Post-it notes to identify important sections of their work. They have also used white-out to make corrections during the peer-editing process. These materials have contributed to a more effective and organized writing process.\r\n\r\nThe students were very enthusiastic about receiving the new materials. They were eager to begin writing and appreciated having their own notebooks. Many students quickly personalized their notebooks by labeling them with their names and placing them in their desks. They were also pleased to receive new pencils.\r\n\r\nWe plan to incorporate the use of these notebooks during reading time as well. As students begin their next novel, the notebooks will serve as a resource for recording notes and reflections while reading. Thank you very much for providing these materials and for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1764735566726,"projectUrl":"project/creative-writers-and-readers-of-the-futu/9725449/","projectTitle":"Creative Writers and Readers of the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8103174"},{"teacherId":1934350,"projectId":9800584,"letterContent":"Our family heritage and cultural projects were such a wonderful project to send home at this time of year! We researched famous family recipes and chefs, and also important family objects. Students had interviews with family members to learn more about their family stories and then were able to create these wonderful posters to share their research and celebrate their stories! Thank you for helping use make these projects a reality. I've already received numerous thanks from families telling me they will be leaving them up as decorations through the holidays!\r\nLove,\r\nMs. J","fullyFundedDate":1760485419002,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-family-stories-cultures-a/9800584/","projectTitle":"*CELEBRATING* Family stories, Cultures and Heritage with PROUD POSTERS!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1934350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449961477132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1934350"},{"teacherId":8103174,"projectId":9652392,"letterContent":"First, I would like to thank you for your support of my classroom. The new soccer equipment has brought so much joy to my students. The students are using them during their morning, lunch, and afternoon recess. We also had our first Friday classroom game, and the students were thrilled to play with our new equipment. Using the equipment, students have learned to communicate, cooperate, and support each other as a team. \r\nWhen the students saw all the new equipment, cheers erupted around the classroom. Instantly, everyone was ready to head outside and play. Having a full set of soccer equipment excited them, and they eagerly discussed taking care of it and sharing it with other classes. I plan to use these materials to nurture both sportsmanship and leadership skills. Students will receive assigned jobs and roles for equipment use. Using the supplies as incentives, I also plan to reward completed classwork with extra Friday recess. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757683154427,"projectUrl":"project/future-world-cup-players/9652392/","projectTitle":"Future World Cup Players!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8103174"},{"teacherId":1934350,"projectId":9454582,"letterContent":"WOW! We are testing this week, and our kids are going to be SO EXCITED for this wonderful surprise. Also, we are down to ONE 4 square ball in our room and SO MANY kids want to play, so with your gift, we will be playing so much more and standing around waiting SO MUCH LESS!\r\nThank you SO Much for the wonderful Playground Balls! We were so lucky that you chose us, and we have shared the balls with our kids here in our class and in the other 4th and 5th grade classrooms! There is a 4 square mania here at our school and they kids are moving, running, jumping and laughing all recess. Some kids even have teams and they also LOVE to challenge us old teachers to a game, lol! Your care and help has made a world of difference at our school, and we are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1754502066576,"projectUrl":"project/recess-sportsexercise-to-stay-healthy/9454582/","projectTitle":"Recess Sports/Exercise to Stay Healthy, Focused, and Happy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1934350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449961477132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1934350"},{"teacherId":1934350,"projectId":9682013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the students with this FUN and fabulous activity! We will be studying momentum and velocity, and energy this year, and the hook to get the kids interested is always to have fun and have hands on explorations. These resources would never be affordable to us, and now we can use these for our studies. I know these are going to be a high interest tool, and I can't wait to see what the students do with the studies that connect to the standards. Way to \"ROLL\" into this school year with some good energy and love behind you! Thanks so much for funding this project and helping my class and the kiddos! Love is grief turned inside out, and after everything in the last couple years, you are showing all the LOVE with your help and kindness! Big hugs to you all!","fullyFundedDate":1757683158676,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-marble-mass-momentum-material/9682013/","projectTitle":"New Year Marble Mass & Momentum Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1934350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449961477132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1934350"},{"teacherId":1934350,"projectId":9546654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our beanbags are very well loved in our classroom and we rotate the use of them every single day so there are lots of reasons why we want washable covers! \r\nWe also really appreciate the stool seating because the metal seating that I had for our working table has begun to bend and break and aren't as comfortable for sitting periods while students are working. \r\nWe really appreciate all of your support and hope that you know that every day after lunch the seating options are a high ticket item and allow the kids to decompress after a very busy lunchtime, and very fortunate and comfy ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755104903104,"projectUrl":"project/alternative-seating-options-for-low-stre/9546654/","projectTitle":"Alternative Seating Options for Low Stress and Happy Interactions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1934350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449961477132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1934350"},{"teacherId":635358,"projectId":9224865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and buying a brand new, beautiful rug for our classroom. I just started a new school year with a new group of students and they are very excited about the carpet. The old carpets in our school are very hard and rough. Our new carpet is very soft and they actually love rubbing their hands on it. It is very sensory pleasing. \r\n We will be using this carpet so much this year. We do most of our mini-lessons, some direct instruction, SEL lessons, and our community circle on our carpet. The branches and leaf theme of the carpet is very inviting. It inspired be to add a few more nature related decor to the classroom for a calming effect. \r\n The rug definitely gets a lot of use during our \"Friday Fun\" time. As you can see in the pictures, the students really enjoy playing on the carpet with building materials, especially Legos. Thank you so much again. It has and will make a huge impact for this year's class and future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1746787333110,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time-equals-learning-time-and-com/9224865/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time Equals Learning Time and Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gould","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp635358_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x240,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743653265218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/635358"},{"teacherId":8103174,"projectId":9064689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. These new thesauruses and dictionaries will provide my students with the skill of adding more details and variety in their writing. They love to write and sometimes they are very repetitive with the vocabulary they use. These new thesauruses will allow them to add more vocabulary. I have already seen the improvement in their writing. Prior to having the books in our classroom we only had five thesauruses and 7 dictionaries in the class. The students found it hard to use the resources since there were not enough. Since getting the books the students can now have four at each of their tables. Having access to these thesauruses and dictionaries has allowed them to easily add more variety in their writing. \r\nIn my classroom reading and writing are done everyday so it is important to have resources to help them in their writing process. They have a writing workshop time where they can correct and add to improve their writing. \r\nI would say all my students are enjoying writing in class because we do a lot of narrative writing. They love having access to resources where they can make their writing more descriptive. They especially like it when they look for a new word and they have a wide range of words to pick from. They get really excited to see how many new words they can include in their writing. Thank you so much for providing these resources to the class.","fullyFundedDate":1746699186291,"projectUrl":"project/adding-more-spice-to-their-writing/9064689/","projectTitle":"Adding More Spice to Their Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8103174"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4009","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":719,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"26.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.5,"schoolId":4009,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Halkin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Halkin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-leandro-unified-school-district/woodrow-wilson-elementary-school/4009"}