{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jeanne Meadows Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10197597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Light Table for TK Students\" project and helping create meaningful learning experiences for my Transitional Kindergarten students. The light table has made a huge impact on student engagement, curiosity, and hand-on learning in our classroom. Students are excited to explore letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and sensory materials in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nYou generosity allowed me to provide more hands-on and visual learning opportunities that support early literacy, math, fine motor development, and collaboration play. They light table has especially helped my students stay focused, build problem-solving skills, and become more confident learners as they explore and discover through play-based activities.\r\n\r\nThe students were amazed the first time they used the light table and continue to look forward to using it every day. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778505729237,"projectUrl":"project/light-table-for-tk-students/10197597/","projectTitle":"Light Table for TK students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10199130,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our TK listening station project! The students were very excited when our package arrived and help take the supplies out of the box. My students are developing important literacy skills as they listen to stories, follow along with books, and practice hearing sounds, rhyming words, and vocabulary. The headphones and audio books will be used to build independence and confidence as young learners.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is able to interact with books in a new way. They love turning the pages while listening to the stories and ofter ask to visit the listening station. Because of your generosity, my TK students are building a love for reading while strengthening listening, comprehension, and language skills that will support them as they transition to kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1778505729353,"projectUrl":"project/tk-listening-station/10199130/","projectTitle":"TK Listening Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10203176,"letterContent":"Thank you for this memorable birthday celebration gifts. Our young learners are excited to celebrate their birthday, retell the story, build language. Students love listening to stories and share their favorite part to their friends, encourage pair-share conversation. Reading books in TK is about imagination and make connections to the reading. This makes a memorable birthday for the young learners as they build their love for reading. \r\n\r\nThese books and crowns also helped me create a classroom environment where every child feels valued and celebrated. students became excited about books and look forward to birthday celebrations.","fullyFundedDate":1778505728369,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-birthdays-with-books-in-tk/10203176/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Birthdays With Books in TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10201027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Little Hands Making Tortillas\" project. This experience brought excitement, joy, and cultural learning into our TK classroom. Students were able to explore traditions, practice fine motor skills and participate in a meaningful hands on experience. The books and materials helped us connect to literacy, math, culture, and hands on activity in a fun and memorable way. Students specifically loved running their own little kitchen during dramatic play.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created a meaningful classroom experience, collaboration, language development, and cultural celebration. This project also inspired future learning activities connected to cooking, traditions, and community helpers in our classroom. Thank you again for helping create lasting memories.","fullyFundedDate":1778505726077,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-making-tortillas-for-cinco/10201027/","projectTitle":"Little Hands Making Tortillas for Cinco De Mayo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10203424,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our TK classroom and helping provide the ladybug habitat kit, books, stickers, and bags for a project. The project brought so much excitement and curiosity into our classroom as students were able to observe the ladybugs up close. Watching the larvae grow is going to help their observation skill, ask questions, and make real-world connections to our science lessons.\r\n\r\nThe books will help deepen their understanding of insects and their habitats, and life cycles, while the stickers added an extra layer of fun and motivation during our activity. The project bags are helpful and will organize when sending home projects and learning materials connected to our ladybug theme. Because of your generosity, we are able to create memorable hands-on experiences. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778505714849,"projectUrl":"project/from-larvae-to-ladybugs-tk-science-in-a/10203424/","projectTitle":"From Larvae to Ladybugs: TK Science in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10284376,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a difference in our TK classroom , this will help us keep it clean and ready for learning each day. The tissues, hand sanitizer, wipes, soap, and band aids help us quickly respond to everyday needs while teaching students important hygiene habits like washing hands, covering coughs, and caring for their bodies. \r\n\r\nOur students are already using the materials daily after sneezing, before snacks and meals, after recess, and during art or sensory activities. The band aids help comfort little learners and encourage resilience when small accidents happen. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778612509777,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-for-little-learners/10284376/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":3332959,"projectId":10136188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredibly generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your support truly makes a difference in our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classroom. Because TK is such a foundational year, having access to high-quality, hands-on resources—like interactive phonics games, social-emotional learning activities, and seasonal centers—allows me to meet each student exactly where they are. With this gift card, I can bring fresh, engaging materials into the classroom that turn \"play\" into meaningful learning moments. This will help my little learners build the confidence they need for Kindergarten and beyond. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1774963705201,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/10136188/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3332959"},{"teacherId":8034523,"projectId":10198320,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Building Writers in TK project! Because of your generosity, our students are excited and motivated to practice writing. Students were especially excited to go to the writing table and use the new materials during center time. The engaging writing books and materials are helping students strengthen fine motor skill while learning letters, numbers, shapes, and drawing. They will continue to build their confidence, creativity, and a love for writing through fun hands-on activities. Your support is making a meaningful impact in our TK classroom each day! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1778505725081,"projectUrl":"project/building-writers-in-tk/10198320/","projectTitle":"Building Writers in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8034523"},{"teacherId":199210,"projectId":10241312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with essential cleaning and hygiene supplies. Because of your support, our learning environment has transformed into a healthier, sparkling sanctuary where students can focus on their academic growth rather than a lingering cold. Having a steady supply of hand soap and tissues has empowered my students to take charge of their own wellness, while the Swiffer and baby wipes have turned our daily cleanup routine into a lesson in shared responsibility and pride. Your kindness has not only reduced our absences during flu season but has also fostered a sense of care and respect within our classroom family. We are so grateful for your investment in our health and our success!","fullyFundedDate":1778505715767,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-stay-healthy-and-focu/10241312/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Stay Healthy and Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/199210"},{"teacherId":199210,"projectId":10237395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our STEM center to life! Because of your support, our classroom is now buzzing with the sound of young engineers designing everything from spinning Ferris wheels to intricate floral landscapes. These versatile building blocks have transformed \"playtime\" into a high-level research lab where my students are mastering spatial reasoning and 3D problem-solving with every snap and connection. It is truly a joy to watch their confidence soar as they realize they can build anything they can dream up. Your investment has provided much more than just toys; you've given these children the tools to develop the fine motor skills and creative grit that will serve as the foundation for their lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778505725099,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-one-block-at-a/10237395/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: One Block at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/199210"},{"teacherId":199210,"projectId":10228868,"letterContent":"Your generosity has completely transformed our STEM center into a durable hub of innovation where my first graders are thriving as confident little engineers! The wooden tangram sticks have replaced our worn-out materials with sturdy, tactile tools that allow my students to physically grasp the concepts of symmetry and spatial reasoning. Whether they are carefully following a blueprint or iterating on their own abstract designs, these sets are helping them develop the persistence and critical thinking skills necessary to tackle complex problems. Because of your support, every child in our classroom now has the high-quality resources they need to see their ideas come to life and to truly visualize themselves as capable creators. Thank you for investing in these foundational moments of discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1778505725831,"projectUrl":"project/build-create-and-solve-tangram-stem-e/10228868/","projectTitle":"Build, Create, and Solve: Tangram STEM Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/199210"},{"teacherId":199210,"projectId":10228810,"letterContent":"Your incredible support has turned our classroom into a vibrant hub of engineering where geometric concepts are literally snapping into place! With the arrival of the Stem Kits, my students have transitioned from observing shapes on a page to physically constructing the world around them, building everything from flexible bridges to intricate 3D skyscrapers. These tools have made the \"trial and error\" process of scientific inquiry feel like an exciting game, allowing our curious learners to develop essential spatial reasoning and fine motor skills through hands-on discovery. By providing these tactile resources, you've given every child in our class the opportunity to see themselves as a capable creator and a future mathematician. Thank you for investing in our little engineers and helping their brightest ideas take shape!","fullyFundedDate":1778505725422,"projectUrl":"project/shapes-in-motion-exploring-geometry-wit/10228810/","projectTitle":"Shapes in Motion: Exploring Geometry with GeoStix","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/199210"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4791","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":440,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.9,"schoolId":4791,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jeanne Meadows Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jeanne Meadows Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/franklin-mckinley-school-district/jeanne-meadows-elementary-school/4791"}