{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7475279,"projectId":10198537,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Transitional Kindergarten students are discovering new ways to move, explore, and build confidence through indoor and outdoor play! Our new balance beams, stepping stones, balance board, rocking seesaw, jump ropes, and half cones are helping us create meaningful movement experiences that support our students' growth. When the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to explore! It was wonderful to see their curiosity as they tried new equipment, cheered one another on, and celebrated their accomplishments. Even small successes, like balancing on a beam or figuring out how to move through an obstacle course, brought big smiles and a sense of pride.\r\n\r\nWe have begun incorporating these resources into our indoor movement activities, giving students opportunities to practice balance, coordination, body awareness, and safe movement in a structured environment. As they navigate pathways, practice jumping, and take turns with classmates, they are also developing patience, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to try something new. These activities are especially valuable for our young learners, who benefit from opportunities to move their bodies while learning how to manage their energy and emotions. I look forward to bringing these materials outdoors as well, where we can create even more opportunities for active exploration and gross motor development.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on these skills through new movement challenges and obstacle courses that encourage students to explore different ways of moving at their own pace. We will introduce new pathways, encourage students to solve movement challenges together, and celebrate their individual growth along the way. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Your generosity is helping our youngest learners build confidence, develop important physical skills, and discover that learning can happen through movement, exploration, and play!","fullyFundedDate":1778778001184,"projectUrl":"project/balancing-bodies-minds-building-stron/10198537/","projectTitle":"Balancing Bodies & Minds: Building Strong, Active TK Learners Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly Ghasseminezhad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7475279_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743798573352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskellyg"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10706294,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful STEM activities. My students love challenging themselves with these activities and they are so engaged. I am so grateful that they have access to a variety of screen-free activities. I love that they are participating in these hands-on activities that invite language and creativity. My classroom is a screen-free classroom and these new STEM activities are a wonderful addition to their exploration time activities. It brings me so much joy to see them actively engaged in these fun and stimulating activities.","fullyFundedDate":1791479905264,"projectUrl":"project/screen-free-stem-activities/10706294/","projectTitle":"Screen-Free Stem Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10732904,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students had so much fun making the tangram pictures today! They were all so excited to show me when they had completed the picture. Many of them chose the same animal or object as their table partners and had fun making the same picture. Thank you so much for giving my students a fun and stimulating activity to engage with. Many of them also made their own designs or added a background for the tangram animal they completed. Needless to say, they absolutely enjoyed these individual STEM kits and I am so grateful you donated them to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1792441846883,"projectUrl":"project/my-personal-stem-kit/10732904/","projectTitle":"My Personal STEM Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10481046,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project and making the hand-washing process in my classroom less wet and slippery. It has made such dramatic difference to have the portable foam soap bottles, bath mat, and counter mat to absorb the water, preventing most of it from splashing on the ground. My Kindergarten students also love the various gentle scents of the foam soap. They comment on it daily and it brings a smile to my face. I am so grateful that you came to the rescue and helped me solve this hand-washing crisis for my students who are adapting to their non-kindergarten friendly classroom. A million thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1787420075462,"projectUrl":"project/special-supplies-please/10481046/","projectTitle":"Special Supplies Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10501487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. It really saved me from spending even more money than I already do for my classroom and fro my Kindergarten students. I have put all the teacher supplies to great use - from stapling things to the wall or labeling the students' water bottles, all of the special teacher supplies have helped greatly and I can not thank you enough. I am so grateful for your kindness and generosity, especially since this project was for teacher supplies. Although these supplies aren't things that are for them to use directly, they are invaluable tools for their teacher so thank you for supporting my students by supporting me.","fullyFundedDate":1787259105613,"projectUrl":"project/special-supplies-teacher-edition/10501487/","projectTitle":"Special Supplies - Teacher Edition!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10558816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project and giving my Kindergarten students the gift of reading! They have been enjoying the books you generously gifted and so have I, as these are new children's books that I am adding to our classroom library. They are delightfully funny and the students are so engaged in the stories. This truly is a gift that keeps on giving as my future students will be able to enjoy these wonderful books as well. My present students and future students thank you for your donations. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1788286870532,"projectUrl":"project/we-dont-have-these-books/10558816/","projectTitle":"We Don’t . . . Have These Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":4493963,"projectId":10230876,"letterContent":"Technology in our classrooms goes way beyond watching videos or playing basic games, it actually turns learning into a hands-on adventure. Instead of just sitting and listening, our students get to interact with concepts, learn at their own pace, and figure things out by doing. Kids who finish early can dive into bigger challenges, while anyone who needs extra help gets step-by-step guidance right when they need it. It keeps them fully locked in and makes taking on tough topics feel much more doable and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778023086960,"projectUrl":"project/i-hear-headphones/10230876/","projectTitle":"I Hear Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4493963_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524778303810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4493963"},{"teacherId":188420,"projectId":10160799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have brand-new privacy boards and protractors, and the impact in our learning environment was immediate.\r\n\r\nThe privacy boards have completely transformed test days and independent work time. They give students a dedicated, distraction-free space where they can focus deeply, reduce anxiety, and take pride in their individual progress. The protractors have brought our geometry unit to life. Instead of just looking at angles in a textbook, students now get hands-on experience measuring, constructing, and exploring real-world mathematical concepts. Having reliable, clear protractors for every student ensures that no one is left waiting to share tools, keeping our math lessons engaging and efficient.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just supply materials—it lets our students know that people outside our classroom believe in their potential and care about their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777479151052,"projectUrl":"project/stem-essentials-geometry-probability/10160799/","projectTitle":"STEM Essentials: Geometry, Probability, and Concentration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Talarico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp188420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512408585995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-talarico"},{"teacherId":188420,"projectId":10166625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our classroom received got sensory fidgets and comfy areas where they can either reset or work quietly.\r\n\r\nWhen the box arrived, my students were beyond excited to explore the new tools. We immediately set up a designated \"Calm Corner\" where students can take quick breaks when feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. Just this week, one of my students was feeling frustrated during a difficult reading lesson. Instead of shutting down, they walked over to the break area, used the squishy cubes, and took five minutes to reset. They returned to their desk calm, focused, and ready to complete their work.\r\n\r\nThese items give my students the tools they need to self-regulate, stay engaged, and succeed every day. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom community","fullyFundedDate":1778505734738,"projectUrl":"project/the-science-of-sitting-4th-grade-sensor/10166625/","projectTitle":"The Science of Sitting: 4th Grade Sensory Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Talarico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp188420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512408585995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-talarico"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10351102,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students start their new school year with the special non-roll triangular crayons. It has made such a difference in helping them color without constantly having to pick up rolling crayons that have fallen on the ground. These special crayons have also made it easier for them to grip, making coloring easier for them. They also absolutely love using the glittery markers to write their names. We call it \"Rainbow Name Writing\" and it is motivating them to do their best work.\r\nI can not thank you for helping to kick off our school year so colorfully. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1783015196417,"projectUrl":"project/special-art-supplies-for-kindergarteners/10351102/","projectTitle":"Special Art Supplies for Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10344315,"letterContent":"What a difference a day makes! Our cool carpet did not arrive until the second day of school so needless to say, the first day on the carpet did not go so smoothly. My kindergarten students were excited to have the colorful carpet to sit on when they came in the second day of school. They enjoyed picking the square color they liked and I was able to direct them to sit inside their own square to give each other personal space. It is a colorful and helpful addition to our class and has made it feel more like a kindergarten classroom. Thank you very much for your donation to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1785414223192,"projectUrl":"project/c-is-for-cool-and-calm-carpet/10344315/","projectTitle":"C is for Cool and Calm Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"},{"teacherId":18226,"projectId":10351101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with so many hours of joy during our first week of Kindergarten! They had so much fun playing with the Play-Doh. They especially loved using all of the tools. They had the best time using the rolling pins to roll out their different colored Play-Doh and making me cookies using the many cookie cutters that you do generously donated to our class. I enjoyed the cool cookies, yummy pizza, delicious cakes and burgers. They were all super creative and imaginative! Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1782754668402,"projectUrl":"project/p-is-for-play-doh/10351101/","projectTitle":"P is for Play-Doh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. My Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025848756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmyle"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4779","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":500,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":47,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.1,"schoolId":4779,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/franklin-mckinley-school-district/franklin-elementary-school/4779"}