{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palma Ceia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3259927,"projectId":9470403,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project for basic supplies! This year our district was in a 50 million dollar deficit and funds were cut from various places. I couldn't tell you how many glue sticks third graders go through in a week, but thanks to you, we are covered! I would rather put my energy into making my class a safe and fun place to be, rather than worrying about if we have enough pencils or supplies, so thank you for giving me that space to do so. It is a great feeling to be able to give my students the same high quality supplies and not worry about whether they can afford it or not. I appreciate your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1754229776648,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-extraordinary-student/9470403/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Extraordinary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259927_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523002133269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akemon"},{"teacherId":3259927,"projectId":9402541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Your donations helped purchase different lighting for my classroom, so we can still learn without having to turn on our bright florescent lights. It also helps create a calming environment, which my students need to feel comfortable to task risks and try new and hard things. The artificial plants give our classroom a little pop of color and \"homey\" feel. My students deserve a comfortable place to learn. With the help of your donations, we were able to transform our 40+ old classroom into something more releavant and cozy.","fullyFundedDate":1753897077812,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9402541/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259927_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523002133269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akemon"},{"teacherId":8551891,"projectId":9045906,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a vibrant, welcoming space for young readers. The new library bins keep our books beautifully organized, and the diverse titles from the Graphic Novels by Underrepresented Authors to the Native American Paperback Book Club and Baby-Sitters Little Sister series have opened doors to new voices and perspectives. These engaging texts are helping students strengthen key skills like making inferences, analyzing character development, and connecting stories to their own experiences.Students eagerly search for these diverse books and I can see just how these worlds bring a smile to their faces as they immerse themselves in them.\r\n \r\nThe new carpet squares will be used for outdoor learning experiences, giving students a comfortable space to read, write, and discuss books in the fresh air. This flexible setup helps us bring literature to life beyond the classroom walls. Many reluctant and early readers have become enthusiastic participants, drawn to the humor and visual storytelling of the graphic novels, while others have connected deeply with stories that reflect their own cultures and communities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom library has become more than just shelves of books, it's a place where every student can find themselves in a story and grow as a reader, whether inside or outdoors. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744218918366,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-engaging-books/9045906/","projectTitle":"\"Fueling Young Minds with Engaging Books for Every Reader\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754013114260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kristie"},{"teacherId":3098950,"projectId":9638732,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude for the air conditioners you provided. Your generous support has made a meaningful difference, especially during the hot fall months. It has greatly improved the comfort and livability of our classroom, and I'm truly thankful for your kindness and thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our learning environment is now much more comfortable and conducive to focus, especially during the warmer months. The difference it has made is already noticeable — students are more attentive, less fatigued, and much more engaged throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1758849054788,"projectUrl":"project/super-cool-5th-graders/9638732/","projectTitle":"Super Cool 5th-graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christoffersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3098950_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477098922854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098950"},{"teacherId":3259927,"projectId":9323768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my flexible seating project! This project allowed me to purchase two height adjustable wobble stools and \"donut\" inflatable seats. The wobble stools students use at their regular desk to get a little bit of movement throughout the day while learning. This gives them an energy outlet, without disturbing the rest of the class. The heigh adjustability is great too, since in third grade we have various heights. The \"donuts\" as we call them are mainly used in the carpet area, so students can have some movement and comfort during read aloud, silent reading, or when working in groups at the carpet. I appreciate your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1746671512332,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-active-learning/9323768/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259927_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523002133269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akemon"},{"teacherId":6788918,"projectId":9080130,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our intervention team is now better equipped to meet the needs of our students participating in reading intervention. Most of our students are English learners, and many are working hard to develop foundational literacy skills in their second language. Your support has helped us create a more focused, responsive, and engaging learning environment for these young readers.\r\n\r\nWe've seen that many of our students are struggling with phonological awareness and early reading skills. These challenges are especially common among English learners, who are navigating both language acquisition and reading development at the same time.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we are excited to incorporate Orton-Gillingham strategies into our reading intervention groups. These structured, multisensory, and explicit methods are helping our students learn letters, sounds, and build decoding skills. The program has given us more tools to provide systematic instruction that targets the specific needs of our learners.\r\n\r\nWe're excited to continue building our expertise in structured literacy and deepening our use of Orton-Gillingham strategies throughout the school year. Our hope is to see measurable growth in reading fluency, decoding, and comprehension as the year progresses. More importantly, we hope our students begin to see themselves as confident, capable readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is having a lasting impact on the academic growth of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1741558918419,"projectUrl":"project/helping-dyslexic-students-succeed-in-rea/9080130/","projectTitle":"Helping Dyslexic Students Succeed in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Borrayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6788918_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596746930566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6788918"},{"teacherId":3098950,"projectId":9140201,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in providing seating for our classroom. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our learning environment, and both my students and I are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the new seating options, I've seen noticeable improvements in student engagement, collaboration, and overall comfort. Flexible seating has empowered students to take ownership of their learning, choose spaces that work best for their needs, and work more effectively with their peers. It has transformed our classroom into a more dynamic and student-centered space.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a more inclusive and inspiring learning environment. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1747886177346,"projectUrl":"project/relaxation-station/9140201/","projectTitle":"Relaxation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christoffersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3098950_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477098922854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3098950"},{"teacherId":3259927,"projectId":9146934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing me to purchase books that celebrate the various cultures in my classroom. It's important for students to be able to identify with characters in books and feel important enough to be represented. It's also as equally important for us to learn about other cultures and be exposed to different ways of living and various celebrations. You can't describe the feeling of a child looking at a book and lighting up because \"that looks like me!\" or being excited about sharing a cultural celebration with the class. These are not only informational tools, but also conversation starters and way to dive deeper into what makes diversity beautiful.","fullyFundedDate":1742076226422,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters-diverse-and-incl/9146934/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters: Diverse and Inclusive Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259927_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523002133269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akemon"},{"teacherId":6282868,"projectId":6870271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project Creative and Comfy. My students love the carpet. The current carpet I have in my class is very old, dirty and uncomfortable. The students love the colorful buttons on this soft carpet. \r\n\r\nThe students love to lay on the carpet to read and play games with their classmates. Also, the colorful buttons makes it easier for the students to find their seats on the carpet. \r\n\r\nMy students also loved the building sets and being creative. They were begging to use the building sets as soon as they saw them. It is amazing that their creativity keeps growing every time they use the sets. They are building houses, towers, pizza, holding areas for their counting bears or legos.","fullyFundedDate":1664553531156,"projectUrl":"project/creative-and-comfy/6870271/","projectTitle":"Creative and Comfy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kodam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6282868"},{"teacherId":8008441,"projectId":8944900,"letterContent":"We are extremely thankful for the donation. This donation has given our students an opportunity to create something that will last for years to come. Our students had the opportunity to get outside of the classroom and learn how plants grow, the process of plants and the fruit of their labor. They were extremely excited to do this project and are very eager to continue taking care of our plants by watering, observing the growth of the seeds to plants and being gentle with the plants too. We will continue this project and continue to improve and create this space that will allow students to learn outside the class and use hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1736876183424,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-and-community-garden-help-us/8944900/","projectTitle":"Classroom and Community Garden: Help Us Learn Through Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8008441_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x72,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692595607150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8008441"},{"teacherId":3259927,"projectId":8968038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our calming corner. Our calming corner is a place that students can go to self-regulate their emotions. This is an important life skill and it's even better if children learn it at a young age.\r\n\r\nMost students use our calming corner to calm down after an issue at recess or lunch, or if they are frustrated or overstimulated. The students in our class are doing an amazing job at quietly regulating themselves and then joining the class again. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to provide the posters, timers, fidgets, and tools for our calming corner.","fullyFundedDate":1733257599499,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/8968038/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akemon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259927_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523002133269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akemon"},{"teacherId":6533239,"projectId":9030972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness and support mean the world to us, and your contribution will have a lasting impact on the students' learning experience. Whether it's materials, supplies, or other resources, your donation helps us create a more engaging and effective classroom environment where students can thrive. It's because of people like you that we are able to provide the tools and opportunities our students need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only benefits the classroom but also sets a wonderful example of community support and giving. It's heartwarming to know that you care about the success of our students, and your contribution is truly appreciated. Thank you again for your thoughtful donation – it makes a big difference in the lives of our students and helps us continue to provide a positive and enriching educational experience!","fullyFundedDate":1738858912156,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-through-the-winter/9030972/","projectTitle":"Snacks Through the Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6533239_orig.png?crop=572,572,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733162836805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kianapineda"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3837","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":473,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.0,"schoolId":3837,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palma Ceia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palma Ceia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/hayward-unified-school-district/palma-ceia-elementary-school/3837"}