{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Zeyen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9330779,"projectId":10178861,"letterContent":"Students were able to practice different mindfulness activities, and learn the importance of taking care of their mental health. Students were excited to use the materials provided and enjoy the different activities. Our student council students were so happy to be able to promote mental health awareness in such a fun and creative way!\r\n\r\nOur students will be able to continue promoting mental health awareness with the materials provided for years to come, and allow the opportunity for the whole school community to be a part of that message. Student council is excited to show the next student council team how to work together in promoting teamwork and kindness for the following school year.\r\n\r\nThis project has definitely helped in causing a positive ripple effect! Again, thank you from my students and myself for being able to make this project come true!!!","fullyFundedDate":1775842368832,"projectUrl":"project/plant-kind-thoughts-grow-calm-feelings/10178861/","projectTitle":"Plant Kind Thoughts, Grow Calm Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330779_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697470453907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330779"},{"teacherId":2459606,"projectId":9987310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support of our third grade classroom. Because of your generous contributions, we were able to purchase a wonderful collection of new books and supplies for our reading corner, transforming it into a vibrant and inviting space for our students.\r\n\r\nThe moment the new materials arrived, the excitement in the room was undeniable. Students eagerly explored the shelves, flipping through pages, sharing stories with one another, and rushing to find their next favorite book. The collection you helped provide includes engaging, high-quality texts that capture a wide range of interests and reading levels, making it possible for every student to feel included and inspired.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, especially those learning English as a second language, access to rich and engaging books is incredibly important. Reading regularly helps expand their vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and build confidence in using a new language. These books are not just stories, they are tools that open doors to communication, understanding, and academic success.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, you have helped foster something even more meaningful: a genuine love of reading. By giving students access to books they are excited about, you are helping them see reading as a source of joy, curiosity, and imagination. It is our hope that this enthusiasm will stay with them for years to come and shape them into lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth and future.","fullyFundedDate":1772486130994,"projectUrl":"project/reading-helps-our-minds-grow/9987310/","projectTitle":"Reading Helps Our Minds Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2459606"},{"teacherId":2459606,"projectId":9778547,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your support in helping me provide more resources for my students! The kids have really liked using all of the new items and it really has brought a lot of excitement to Math time. Students are eager to get work done so that they can use all of our cool new items during their own time. Can you believe it, kids want to practice their math facts!\r\n\r\nMemorizing math facts is crucial for any third grade student because as adults know, math facts are needed throughout all other math topics that we encounter! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! You have made a classroom full of third graders eager to interact with math content in a way they haven't before.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1764737994313,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-math-is-fun/9778547/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Math is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2459606"},{"teacherId":2459606,"projectId":9588799,"letterContent":"This project has been very detailed and exciting for all of my students. Overall, there has been a huge impact in how they view the scientific process involved in growing plants. They have loved seeing it happen up close and have enjoyed acting like scientists. Watching plants grow has been meaningful and many of my students have made comments about how they have convinced their families to also grow plants and vegetables at home. \r\n Providing resources like these are great because it is so hands on and supports learning about the scientific process. The students have seemed very excited and engaged in the process of growing their own food. We can't wait to eat a salad in class that we grew ourselves!\r\n\r\nThank you again,","fullyFundedDate":1758651462971,"projectUrl":"project/farming-in-third-grade/9588799/","projectTitle":"Farming in Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2459606"},{"teacherId":9330779,"projectId":9961108,"letterContent":"Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity to use these items! My students have enjoyed being able to use the sound machine to better improve their experience in the Wellness Center. They have also been able to enjoy using the shakers and chimes to practice regulating their emotions through sound.\r\n\r\nI have enjoyed going through the book to look at other ways to incorporate and expand our use of sound in the Wellness Center to provide a safe and comfortable space.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your generous donation! The look on my student's faces to be able to come in here and see the new things they can utilize has been so rewarding!","fullyFundedDate":1766099250141,"projectUrl":"project/good-vibes-only/9961108/","projectTitle":"Good Vibes Only","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330779_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697470453907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330779"},{"teacherId":9330779,"projectId":9078550,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations and allowing me the opportunity to expand our seating choices in our room. Students tend to want to sit on the carpet, and like hugging soft plushies, or fidget while trying to sit in place. With the addition of the wobble chairs, and the flower-themed seatings, students now have additional seating options without feeling uncomfortable or feeling like they are distracting others.\r\n\r\nI had a couple students stop by while setting up and were excited to see the new additions and can't wait to use the new seats. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1746786254196,"projectUrl":"project/an-unbe-leaf-able-space/9078550/","projectTitle":"An Unbe-leaf-able Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330779_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697470453907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330779"},{"teacherId":9330779,"projectId":9078591,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation (big or small)! With this project being funded, I'll be able to have students utilize the books to connect with their own emotions and learn how to cope and self-regulate.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, students will be able to connect with the stories relating to feeling nervous, anger, impatience, etc., and how characters navigated these obstacles. Students will be able to use the easel to draw out their emotions since some students are more visual learners. Something I noticed last year is majority of my students are big into reading, but my room library had limited materials. Now students will be able to read through the books in our expanded book nook.","fullyFundedDate":1746786262498,"projectUrl":"project/treat-yo-shelf/9078591/","projectTitle":"Treat Yo' Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330779_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697470453907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330779"},{"teacherId":9330779,"projectId":9172970,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in being able to create a Self-Care Station for my students. With school having just started, I anticipate that students will begin to grow comfortable asking for the items provided. Being able to have it by the door allows easy access and visibility for students to grab anything they may need.\r\n\r\nI have also placed a sign by the cart so students can be aware that these materials are not just for them, but for any of their peers that they may also notice may be in need. Again, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to give back to the students in any way they may need.","fullyFundedDate":1746786141018,"projectUrl":"project/self-care-station/9172970/","projectTitle":"Self-Care Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330779_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y571&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697470453907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330779"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91781","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":223,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":40,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.9,"schoolId":91781,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Zeyen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Zeyen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/garden-grove-unified-school-district/dr-louis-g-zeyen-elementary-school/91781"}