{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10168386,"projectId":9887179,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me create a classroom that feels warm and welcoming for my first graders. As we begin our time together, I am already seeing how important it is for young students to walk into a space where they feel comfortable and know that they belong. The resources from this project are helping our classroom become that kind of place.\r\n\r\nMy students are using our classroom spaces throughout the day to learn, read, work together, and take a quiet moment when they need one. They were so excited to come in and discover their new classroom, and watching them settle in and begin making the space their own has been one of my favorite parts of starting the school year. At this age, feeling comfortable in the classroom makes such a difference in how willing students are to participate, try something new, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are still at the beginning of our year, so there is so much ahead of us. Right now, we are learning our routines, getting to know one another, and beginning to grow as a classroom community. As we move into more reading, writing, math, and hands-on learning, this space will continue to be where my students explore new ideas, make mistakes, celebrate their progress, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping give my students a classroom where they can feel at home while they learn. I am so grateful that you helped make this possible for them.","fullyFundedDate":1785502401661,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-and-cozy-classroom/9887179/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm and Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10168386_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x528,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755924329021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10168386"},{"teacherId":10168386,"projectId":10241936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring \"Creative Minds, Endless Possibilities\" to life in my classroom. Seeing these items go from a project idea to things my students are actually using every day has been such a wonderful feeling.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials began arriving, my students immediately noticed the changes in our classroom. They were excited about the new rug, the reading bench, and of course the bean bag chair. It was sweet watching them explore the new spaces and decide where they wanted to sit with a book. Our reading area now feels like a place they genuinely want to spend time in, and I have already seen how much the environment can change the way students approach reading.\r\n\r\nThe rug has quickly become one of the most used spaces in our room. It is where we gather for morning meetings, read-alouds, lessons, conversations, and all of those little moments throughout the day when we come together as a class. The weighted sloth, ocean projector, and jellyfish lamp help me create a calmer area of the classroom for students who need a quiet moment before returning to learning.\r\n\r\nSome of the resources are helping us academically as well. The guided reading overlays are being used as my students continue developing their reading skills and confidence. Over the coming weeks, we will be spending a lot of time strengthening fluency, comprehension, and independence as readers. I am excited to see them continue growing and to have resources that make that work a little more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nThere are also little things from this project that have become part of our classroom routines. The birthday wristbands give us a fun way to celebrate each student on their birthday and make their day feel a little more special. Even the carpet sweeper comes in handy as we work together to take care of a classroom that gets plenty of use from a busy group of first graders.\r\n\r\nWhat means the most to me is seeing my students actually enjoy the space that has been created for them. These materials are not sitting on a shelf waiting for a special occasion. They are being read on, gathered around, learned with, relaxed beside, celebrated with, and used throughout our school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving me the opportunity to make my classroom feel more complete for my students. I am very grateful for everything you provided and for the difference it is already making in our everyday classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1780711040195,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-endless-possibilities/10241936/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds, Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10168386_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x528,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755924329021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10168386"},{"teacherId":10168386,"projectId":10213384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, From Snapshots to Science: Hands-On Learning for Curious Minds. Because of your generosity, my Transitional Kindergarten students had the opportunity to experience science in a way that was engaging, interactive, and memorable.\r\n\r\nWhen we introduced the new materials during our insect life cycle unit, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. My students eagerly gathered around to observe, ask questions, and share what they noticed. The hands-on resources helped transform abstract concepts into meaningful learning experiences as students explored how insects grow and change. It was wonderful to watch their natural curiosity lead to thoughtful discussions, predictions, and discoveries. Many of my students continued talking about the insects long after our lessons ended and were excited to point out insects they found outside, making real-world connections to what they had learned in class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students the opportunity to learn through exploration, observation, and play—experiences that are so important during the early years of learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support created joyful moments of discovery that made a lasting impact on our classroom, and I will always be grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1777977217674,"projectUrl":"project/from-snapshots-to-science-hands-on-lear/10213384/","projectTitle":"From Snapshots to Science: Hands-On Learning for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10168386_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x528,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755924329021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10168386"},{"teacherId":2340227,"projectId":9488411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift. We have implemented a makers space every Wednesday afternoon in our After School Program since recieving the Chomp Shop Kit. We have 141 students in our after school program and weekly a different grade level gets the opportunity to use the materials. Students have enjoyed designing and making cardboard houses with cardboard furniture. This lesson pairs nicely with our STEAM Art Interior Design. \r\n\r\nWe have future plans to create an obstacle course for our Sphero Robots. We enjoy integrating past Donor Choose funded projects and district provided materials to maximize the learning for our students. We also plan to give them them free time to truly have a makers space now that they have had experience using the new Chomp Shop. The students are really enjoying your gift and are putting their learned skills to use while stretching their imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1763474802010,"projectUrl":"project/stem-makersspace/9488411/","projectTitle":"STEM MakersSpace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2340227_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769559681759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/falconelp"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79258","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":459,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.4,"schoolId":79258,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/bakersfield-city-school-district/franklin-elementary-school/79258"}