{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eden Gardens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1585718,"projectId":10401017,"letterContent":"The students were in disbelief when I revealed the games that came for us in the mail. What, we get to play games? At school? These not only doubled what I was able to offer the students, but vastly improved the quality of our offerings. Students immediately wanted to know when we would have our first game day. \r\n\r\nThat day came at the end of our third week of school. At this point, students are getting into a groove in their new classroom. They are getting a feel for class expectations and the personalities of each member of the class. Playing games together is a perfect way to build communication skills, problem solve as a group, and get to know one another in a more natural way. I saw students who are often too shy to speak in class participate and share with their friends. I saw students reach out in invite reluctant students to join them and be part of the group. I also saw students work together to teach each other the rules or read through the rule book and try things out. And all I had to do was sit back and enjoy the good vibes.\r\n\r\nEven though this was only our first game session, it was a rousing success. I can't wait to share new games as we go throughout the year and keep this momentum going.","fullyFundedDate":1787176591950,"projectUrl":"project/gaming-analog-style/10401017/","projectTitle":"Gaming: Analog Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nielsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1585718_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1973,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784757541259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lynette-nielsen"},{"teacherId":2931506,"projectId":6707452,"letterContent":"Students have loved working with clay and making their own usable art! Both creativity, engineering and emotional well being has been explored during many clay projects. \r\nWe have made pinch pots that have been used for both pottery and bowls or cups, and Thank you so much for your generosity! Cultural identity and awareness, and social emotional projects have also taken place. For Lunar New Year students made sculptures of their zodiac animals from both Mexican and European folk art styles. We also made sculptures of objects that described our likes and personalities.\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1661697874839,"projectUrl":"project/stress-relief-and-creative-growth-throug/6707452/","projectTitle":"Stress Relief and Creative Growth Through Ceramics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2931506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542427630977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2931506"},{"teacherId":9207078,"projectId":9515890,"letterContent":"Thanks to these portable pop-up volleyball nets, my students are actively engaged in a volleyball unit that has made our PE classes very exciting! We are using the nets to create multiple small courts so students can practice serving, bumping, and setting, and rallying in developmentally appropriate games. Instead of waiting in long lines, students are constantly moving and getting meaningful touches on the ball. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a group of students who were initially hesitant celebrate their first successful rally across the net!\r\n\r\nThe pop-up design made the courts feel welcoming rather than intimidating. The adjustable height has been especially helpful, allowing me to modify the game so every grade level and ability can experience success.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to build from basic skills into modified games that emphasize teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. Students will work on sustaining longer rallies, rotating positions, and creating simple strategies with their partners and teams. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755559370685,"projectUrl":"project/portable-nets-for-all/9515890/","projectTitle":"Portable Nets for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenblum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9207078_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701670814832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9207078"},{"teacherId":6891205,"projectId":9831621,"letterContent":"My students were very excited to see the new Magna Tiles, especially the farm animals!! These tiles have been a favorite activity for our Exploration Time all year. It has been great to see them get even more creative with more pieces, new pieces and animals.\r\n\r\nThe Magna tiles are used almost daily and continue to contribute to the cognitive development of my young students in so many ways. They are constantly building, rebuilding and now creating homes for their animals.\r\n\r\nEvery time we have the tiles out, at some point I hear \"Teacher come see this!\" and get shown some sort of structure. They have made some very impressive things.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity so that I am able to keep encouraging them to think, build and create.","fullyFundedDate":1760797125939,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tiles-for-kindergarten/9831621/","projectTitle":"Magna-Tiles for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrientos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674184137176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6891205"},{"teacherId":6891205,"projectId":9621907,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and kind donations that helped us get an amazing refrigerator for our classroom! The fridge looks even better than expected and it works great! The Kindergarten Students had an October Celebration. We were able to keep the juice and fruit cold at the proper temperature, thanks to this fridge! This fridge will help us keep our food cold for many years to come. Thank you for thinking of our students and thank you for supporting our classroom! Your donations and your support are very much appreciated by all of the students!","fullyFundedDate":1755700815084,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-cool-mini-fridge-for-our-ki/9621907/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Cool: Mini Fridge for our Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrientos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674184137176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6891205"},{"teacherId":6891205,"projectId":9475740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations!!! The Kindergartners were very excited and grateful. They were so happy when I shared with them all the new supplies and tools for our classroom. Your donations have helped us so much by allowing us to have everything we need to succeed. We now have plenty of writing utensils, and supplies for the year.\r\n\r\nHaving these necessities makes sure that our time is focused on learning rather than searching for basic tools such as pencils, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, and whiteboard markers. In addition, because of your donation students each have their own tools instead of sharing items which allows us to get work done faster and more efficiently. We cannot thank you enough for donating to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1755746767451,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies-for-the-new-school/9475740/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrientos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674184137176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6891205"},{"teacherId":9207078,"projectId":9334674,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students and I will be able to use our new Gopher Sport Now Instant Nets to transform our outdoor spaces into multiple activity courts for volleyball, pickleball, and other striking games. Because the nets can be set up in seconds over cones, students are spending far more time moving, practicing, and collaborating instead of waiting. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new nets, they were immediately excited and curious. Many of them asked what games we could play and wanted to help set them up. The flexible design and adjustable heights made the nets feel welcoming and accessible, and students of all ability levels were eager to participate. \r\n\r\nI haven't done many activities with them yet, but my next steps is to create modified games and small-group challenges where students will work on striking, rallying, and communication, as we move into pickleball and volleyball. Because of your generosity, our PE program is becoming a more inclusive space where every student has access to meaningful movement, connection, and success!","fullyFundedDate":1747978350613,"projectUrl":"project/equity-through-play-instant-nets-for-al/9334674/","projectTitle":"Equity Through Play: Instant Nets for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenblum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9207078_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701670814832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9207078"},{"teacherId":629286,"projectId":9299166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of art materials to our classroom! Our class read lots of books and talked through how the characters were acting with kindness. We discussed how we can be kind in those same ways at school. With the watercolor paper, watercolor pencils, watercolor paints, and acrylic markers donated our students were able to turn what they learned about kindness into beautiful kindness posters. Students shared their messages of kindness with students at our school and their posters were put around the school as a reminder for all to see. My students not only learned so much, but were very proud to be able to create art and share their messages of kindness with the whole school! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1747252277129,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-is-contagious/9299166/","projectTitle":"Kindness is Contagious!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/629286"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3850","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":453,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.4,"schoolId":3850,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eden Gardens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eden Gardens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/hayward-unified-school-district/eden-gardens-elementary-school/3850"}