Silver Wing Elementary School in San Diego, California on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Silver Wing Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10110169,"projectId":9969030,"letterContent":"We have been using our new classroom carpet every day, and it has quickly become an important part of how our classroom runs. The students now feel that they each have a special place where they belong. When it's time to gather, they know exactly where to go and how to sit, whether it's mermaid style, legs out, or crisscross. Because of this, they don't feel lost or unsure anymore. We call it our \"magic carpet,\" and it truly brings a sense of calm and focus to our classroom. This magic carpet helps set the tone for listening, learning, and being part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the carpet, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They had been looking forward to getting a \"magic carpet,\" and seeing it in our classroom made that idea come to life. They understood right away that this carpet was something special that would help them learn and grow together. It was a joyful moment watching them take ownership of their new learning space.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using the magic carpet as a foundation for our daily lessons, especially during whole-group instruction, read alouds, and class discussions. The next steps for our students include building stronger listening skills, participating more confidently in group conversations, and practicing routines that help them stay engaged. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have a structured, welcoming space that supports both their learning and their sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1769178087604,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time-rug/9969030/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gregg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10110169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766261319227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10110169"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36226","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":357,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.2,"schoolId":36226,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Silver Wing Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Silver Wing Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/chula-vista-elementary-school-district/silver-wing-elementary-school/36226"}

About this school

Silver Wing Elementary School is an urban public school in San Diego, California that is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District. It serves 357 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

357 Students

18 Teachers

3730 Arey Dr

San Diego, CA 92154 View local requests

http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/silverwing/

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Silver Wing Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Silver Wing Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Silver Wing Elementary School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Silver Wing Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.