{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":9847015,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our TK classroom library with a wonderful variety of board books. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to engaging, age-appropriate books they can explore every day. Board books are perfect for our youngest learners. They are sturdy, easy to handle, and invite students to practice turning pages independently. Our children are building early literacy skills as they look at pictures, retell stories, learn new vocabulary, and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing students eagerly choose books during independent reading time and share stories with their classmates. These books are helping create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and their growing love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1763474770054,"projectUrl":"project/books-built-to-last/9847015/","projectTitle":"Books Built to Last","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"},{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":9847000,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our TK playground project. Because of your generosity, our students now have a Lakeshore basketball hoop to enjoy during outdoor play.\r\n\r\nThis new addition has quickly become a favorite activity. Our students are building coordination, balance, and teamwork skills while having fun together. They are practicing taking turns, encouraging their classmates, and celebrating each other's successes.\r\n\r\nAt this age, play is learning. The basketball hoop is helping our students grow physically, socially, and emotionally every day. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our playground experience.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763474750903,"projectUrl":"project/hoop-dreams/9847000/","projectTitle":"Hoop Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"},{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":9846969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our TK classroom through your generous donation. Because of you, our students now have a Calm Down Cube to help them manage big feelings in a safe and positive way. They love having a special place.\r\n\r\nIn Transitional Kindergarten, students are just beginning to learn how to recognize and regulate their emotions. The Calm Down Cube gives them a special space to pause, breathe, and reset when they feel overwhelmed. It has already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Students are learning to use calming strategies independently and return to learning more quickly.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping build strong social-emotional skills that will benefit our students for years to come. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763474833489,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-calm-in-tk/9846969/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Calm in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"},{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":9847045,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Transitional Kindergarten art and writing center. Because of your generosity, we now have paper sorter shelves and clear-view bins that keep our materials organized and easy for students to access.\r\n\r\nOur students love creating and expressing their ideas. With an organized space, they can independently find what they need, build responsibility, and focus more on their artwork and writing. We are already seeing increased confidence and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us create a classroom where imagination can truly flourish. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763474805407,"projectUrl":"project/from-messy-to-masterpiece/9847045/","projectTitle":"From Messy to Masterpiece!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"},{"teacherId":2670245,"projectId":9552987,"letterContent":"First graders need to stay active. We are required to teach PE 20 minutes each day. It has been difficult because I did not have enough equipment. \r\nThank you for providing the balls, games, activity cards, and storage to help my students make memories at school. \r\nThey get excited when it's time to go out for PE. They have been able to practice four square, basketball, dodgeball, and catch with the equipment. \r\n\r\nMy students enjoy taking the equipment outside and getting to choose an activity. A student said, \"I'm so happy we finally have jump ropes so I can practice my jumping.\"\r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to working on soccer skills when the grass is dry.","fullyFundedDate":1763474744848,"projectUrl":"project/stay-active-and-engaged-in-first-grade/9552987/","projectTitle":"Stay Active and Engaged in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2670245_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509768400858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2670245"},{"teacherId":10170924,"projectId":9578981,"letterContent":"The magnetic Elkonin boxes have been a huge help in my classroom, especially when it comes to keeping students engaged. My students love being able to actually touch and move the dots, use magnetic letters, and write letters down instead of just working on paper. The hands-on aspect really grabs their attention and keeps them focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nUsing the magnetic dots and letters make learning feel more like an activity than a task, which has been great for students who usually struggle to stay engaged. They're more excited to participate, more willing to try, and more confident when building and changing words. Being able to physically work with the sounds and letters helps everything click faster for them.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have made learning more interactive and fun, and I've seen a big increase in participation and engagement. They've truly made a positive impact on my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763474734709,"projectUrl":"project/extending-students-knowledge/9578981/","projectTitle":"Extending Students' Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170924"},{"teacherId":10170924,"projectId":9612909,"letterContent":"My students and I use flexible seating daily during small group instruction. Students are more focused, stay on task longer, and are excited to come to the small group table to learn. The seating has helped create a calm and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the flexible seating, they were so excited and immediately asked when they could use them. They were eager to follow the rules and expectations because they wanted the opportunity to sit in the new seating options. The flexible seating has encouraged responsibility and positive behavior in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students include continuing to use the seating during small group lessons, literacy centers, and hands-on projects. We are currently working on building reading skills and math skills, and these resources help students stay engaged and motivated as they learn. The seating has truly made a positive impact on our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763474831056,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seatings/9612909/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seatings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170924"},{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":9108047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that provided our Transitional Kindergarten classroom with a Lakeshore cubby storage unit. This wonderful addition is already making a big difference for our students!\r\n\r\nHaving a designated place to store our block area materials helps our young learners develop independence and responsibility. Now, instead of searching for what they need, students know exactly where to find materials and where to return them when they are finished. This keeps our classroom organized, helps transitions run smoothly, and allows us to spend more time learning and less time managing clutter.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and teaching team, thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us build the foundation for a successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746787342586,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-organization/9108047/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"},{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":9143354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pants, shorts, underwear, and socks for our transitional kindergarten classroom. These items are a true blessing for our students and make a big difference in their day-to-day school experience. When accidents happen, having clean and comfortable clothing available allows children to quickly change and continue participating in class activities without feeling embarrassed or missing valuable learning time.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution helps us create a caring and supportive environment where every child feels safe and valued. Because of your generosity, our students are able to stay at school, focus on learning, and build confidence knowing their needs are taken care of. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support of our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1747031621418,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tigers-threads/9143354/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tigers Threads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"},{"teacherId":9059142,"projectId":9263419,"letterContent":"School has begun! We are entering our 3rd week of the new year and are excited for our students as they learn and grow each day in their new classrooms. As a social emotional learning team member, I have been checking in on our students and offering support as needed. We like to let our students settle into their new routines with their teachers before beginning official social emotional support. Therefore, the \"Tiger's Den Store\" is not open for business yet! I am however beginning to put together a list of students that would be great candidates for a meaningful job as well as check-in check-out, where they can earn \"Tiger Bucks\" to spend at the store. I am beyond excited for the students to see the new items in the store because of your generous donation. Being able to provide positive incentives as part of our SEL support has been something our students have really enjoyed and has helped motivate them to have more positive behaviors and more confidence in themselves. Thank you so much for helping us bring joy to our students who need that bit of extra help on their educational and social emotional journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746786346584,"projectUrl":"project/give-a-roar-for-our-tigers-den-store/9263419/","projectTitle":"Give a Roar for Our Tiger's Den Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9059142_orig.jpg?crop=1950,1950,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685633260612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9059142"},{"teacherId":2670245,"projectId":9019394,"letterContent":"Thank you for making it possible for my students to have more options in flexible seating. Our students were thrilled to discover the new chairs added to our Flexible Seating options! The excitement was contagious—everyone wanted a turn to try them out. We decided to place one of the new chairs in our cozy book nook, creating a perfect spot where students can relax and enjoy a good book.\r\n\r\nThese special seats allow students to wiggle and move while they work, which I've found really helps them focus. Each student now has the opportunity to choose a seat that supports their individual learning style. It's amazing to see how much more engaged and motivated they are when they walk into a classroom that offers them choices. Flexible seating has truly made a positive impact on our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1739366802752,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-to-read/9019394/","projectTitle":"Bouncing to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2670245_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509768400858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2670245"},{"teacherId":7240210,"projectId":8995363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our block area project! Your donation has made a huge difference in our classroom and brought so much joy to our students. When the new blocks arrived, the kids were beyond excited, one even shouted, \"We can build anything now!\" That day, they worked together to create a whole city, proudly showing off their towers, roads, and animal homes. Since then, the block area has become a daily hub of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe variety of blocks you helped provide has allowed every student to find something that sparks their interest, whether they're building solo or teaming up with friends. It's amazing to see their confidence grow as they experiment, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life. Thank you for helping us build more than just structures—you're helping build curious, confident, and creative learners.","fullyFundedDate":1739366801923,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-for-success/8995363/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7240210_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y437&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642831840058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshayashi"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77738","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":835,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"27.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.9,"schoolId":77738,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thomas Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thomas Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fresno-unified-school-district/thomas-elementary-school/77738"}